In a devastating turn of events, the New York Jets found themselves facing yet another setback on Sunday, as edge rusher Jermaine Johnson was carted off the field with a non-contact injury in their game against the Tennessee Titans. The absence of Haason Reddick, who missed the first two games of the season, has already been felt by the team, and losing another key player on the defensive line is a tough blow.
The injury to Johnson has sparked concerns about the severity of the situation, with many fearing that he may have suffered an Achilles injury. With this news, there are growing calls for the Jets to consider making a deal with Reddick to bolster their defense in light of these unfortunate circumstances.
On the play where Johnson was injured, Titans quarterback Will Levis managed to scramble for 21 yards before launching a deep pass down the sideline to Calvin Ridley. Despite tight coverage from Jets’ defensive back Sauce Gardner and safety Chuck Clark, the ball somehow found its way into Ridley’s hands for a 40-yard touchdown. Replays showed that Gardner may have made contact with Ridley before he crossed the goal line, but the officials ultimately let the play stand, much to the frustration of the Jets’ coaching staff and fans.
As the game reached a fever pitch, the score stood tied at 17-17 with just over three minutes remaining in the third quarter. The Jets are now facing an uphill battle as they try to overcome the adversity of losing Johnson and holding off a potent Titans offense. The pressure is on for the remaining players to step up and fill the void left by their fallen comrade, as they fight to secure a crucial victory on the road.
