NEW YORK (AP) — Muhammad Wilkerson's status with the Jets remains uncertain after the star defensive end was benched by the team for its game at New Orleans on Sunday.
Coach Todd Bowles says Monday that Wilkerson is at the Jets' facility in Florham Park, New Jersey, but would not say whether the 2011 first-round draft pick would practice or play this week. Bowles adds that it's an internal matter that is still being discussed by several people, including the team's front office.
According to several published reports, Wilkerson was benched for being late to a team meeting on Friday. Bowles refused to elaborate on details of his decision to not have him travel to New Orleans.
Wilkerson has a history of tardiness and has faced previous discipline, including fines and benchings in games for one quarter.
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