Disastrous News for New York Jets As Newly Acquired Star Player Sidelined For Weeks With Serious Injury
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
New York Jets star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick suffered a frustrating groin injury during Sunday’s regular-season opener against the Tennessee Titans.
Specifically, the veteran defensive back went down untouched while defending Tennessee’s opening offensive drive.
He was seen grabbing at his leg before walking off into the medical tent under his own power.
Consequently, the team initially listed him as questionable before officially ruling him out for the afternoon. The unexpected setback came after Fitzpatrick logged just six total defensive snaps in his official team debut.
Jets Star Minkah Fitzpatrick Out 2–3 Weeks After Groin Injury
A short injury report from Tuesday morning turned a 23-10 Jets win into a secondary problem. Minkah Fitzpatrick is expected to miss two to three weeks after a groin injury in Sunday’s opener at Tennessee.
The veteran safety was a centerpiece of the offseason overhaul, yet only six snaps were logged before he went down. As a result, New York’s home opener against Green Bay is already being planned without him.
What Will The Jets Do Without Fitzpatrick?
New York does not plan to place Minkah Fitzpatrick on injured reserve because of that short timeline.
The New York Jets face a major secondary shuffle after losing star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to a groin injury. Consequently, the defensive coaching staff must quickly adapt its game plans for the next few weeks. Head coach Aaron Glenn will rely heavily on a tandem of capable veteran and rookie replacements.
Specifically, safety Andre Cisco will step into the starting lineup after playing well on Sunday. Cisco looked incredibly sharp against Tennessee and finished the afternoon with six impressive solo tackles. Furthermore, free agent addition Dane Belton will log heavy defensive snaps to provide necessary backend coverage.
Ultimately, the Jets feel incredibly confident that their deep roster can handle this temporary defensive setback.
