CORTLAND, N.Y. -- The Jets' top receiver, Santonio Holmes, needed X-Rays after taking a hard hit to the ribs in tonight's Green and White scrimmage, but does not have a broken rib, according to a team spokesman.

Holmes is day to day, the team spokesman added.

Holmes left tonight's scrimmage early after absorbing a hard hit, likely from cornerback Antonio Cromartie on Holmes' final 7-yard catch. Coach Rex Ryan said afterward that Holmes may have broken a rib, citing a protrusion from his torso.

"He's a tough guy, but I don't think he's going to be running out there tomorrow or the next day," Ryan said. "But we'll see."

Holmes had three catches for 22 yards today on five targets.

The Jets have been depleted at the receiver position this camp. Jeremy Kerley has missed all but one practice with a hamstring injury, and Chaz Schilens has been limited with a groin pull. Holmes had been previously limited with what he described as general body soreness, and he also missed time at mini-camp in June with hamstring tightness.

"You'd love to have your No. 1 guy out there, your big gun out there, and he looked good today," Ryan said. "You saw he and (Mark) Sanchez connected several times. It's not ideal, but you've just got to play the hand dealt you."