FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets, already struggling on protection, can be with out linebacker Quincy Williams for no less than 4 video games.
Williams, who injured a shoulder Sunday within the crew’s 29-27 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, can be positioned on injured reserve, a supply informed ESPN on Tuesday. The damage is not season-ending, the supply stated.
The previous first-team All-Professional obtained caught in a pileup on a third-and-2 operating play and left the sport. He did not return. Williams was changed by Marcelino McCrary-Ball, who performs predominantly on particular groups.
Williams is an every-down linebacker and tone-setter with sideline-to-sideline velocity. He has 1.5 sacks, 15 tackles (second on the crew) and a couple of tackles for loss.
The Jets (0-3), who face the Miami Dolphins (0-3) on Monday evening, are off to a sluggish begin on protection. New York has allowed 93 factors, fourth most within the NFL. At their present tempo, the Jets would permit a franchise excessive 527 factors on the season.
To assist their depth, they signed linebacker Mark Robinson from the New England Patriots’ follow squad. The fourth-year veteran performed in all three video games for the Patriots, solely on particular groups.
The Jets’ different key damage query includes quarterback Justin Fields, who’s in concussion protocol. He missed the final week, and Tyrod Taylor obtained the beginning. The Jets could have a greater sense of Fields’ standing by Thursday, once they maintain their first follow of the week.
