Jets’ Braelon Allen to overlook prolonged time with knee harm
Jets operating again Braelon Allen suffered an MCL sprain throughout Monday night time’s loss in Miami and can seemingly be positioned on the injured reserve checklist — for a minimal stint of 4 weeks — The Put up confirmed. Allen is predicted to hunt further medical opinions.
The 21-year-old second-stringer — who coughed up a key fumble close to the aim line within the 27-21 loss to the Dolphins — was knocked out of motion after injuring his left knee throughout a kick return within the second quarter.
Allen, a 2024 fourth-round decide, was in a position to stroll to the medical tent and the locker room, however struggled to place weight on the injured leg.
Head coach Aaron Glenn stated he isn’t certain how lengthy Allen shall be sidelined.
“I want I had a solution for that proper now,” Glenn stated Tuesday. “I actually don’t understand how critical it’s … I’m hopeful it’s not, however we’ll see.”
By means of 4 video games, Allen has rushed for 76 yards and a landing on 18 carries, together with two receptions for 17 yards.
After leaving Monday’s recreation, Breece Corridor was given his most carries (14) because the season-opener, dashing for 81 yards, whereas making a season-high 5 receptions for 30 yards.
The Jets presently rank third within the NFL in dashing yards per recreation (144.5) after gaining 197 yards on the bottom (seven yards per carry) in opposition to the Dolphins,
“I’m inspired by our run recreation,” Glenn stated. “I believed Breece did a hell of a job of toting the ball.”
