New York Jets wide receivers Santonio Holmes and Jeremy Kerley both returned to practice briefly on Wednesday, the Star-Ledger's Jenny Vrentas is reporting. Holmes, New York's No. 1 wideout, hasn't practiced since Aug. 4, while Kerley has missed almost all of training camp with a hamstring tear.

The return of the two wide receivers, though a step in the right direction, was brief. Holmes wore a red pennie, which indicates that contact from the defense is not allowed, and Kerley caught just one pass.

After practice, Kerley told the media his hamstring was at 90-percent and he will be a game-time decision for Sunday's preseason game against the visiting Carolina Panthers. Head coach Rex Ryan said there was a chance Holmes could also play.

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