The New York Jets fell to 0-3 on Sunday after suffering a heartbreaking defeat. New York almost beat Tampa Bay thanks to an epic blocked kick, and subsequent return, by Will McDonald. To add insult to injury, the Jets got some disappointing injury news on Tuesday about one of their starting defensive players.
The Jets placed linebacker Quincy Williams on injured reserve on Tuesday with a shoulder injury, per ESPN's Rich Cimini. He will miss at least four weeks as a result.
Williams picked up the shoulder injury in Sunday's loss against the Buccaneers.
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero added that the injury is not season-ending, but Williams will still be down for at least four weeks.
Williams emerged as a star on the Jets back in 2021 and has been a mainstay with the organization ever since. He's logged 100+ tackles in each of the last four seasons. But that streak could come to an end with his recent shoulder injury.
Williams managed 15 total tackles and one-and-a-half sacks through three games this season.
The Jets also poached linebacker Mark Robinson off the Patriots' practice squad to add more depth at the position.
Jets QB Justin Fields' status uncertain ahead of Week 4
Quincy Williams is not the only important Jets player dealing with an injury.
QB Justin Fields missed Week 3 because he is in concussion protocol. His status remains uncertain ahead of Week 4.
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn gave a vague answer about Fields' status when asked about it on Monday.
“We'll talk about that today as a staff,” Glenn said per ESPN's Rich Cimini. “We'll make sure we come out with the right answer for that. I know what you're trying to ask, but we'll make sure we talk about that as a staff, first and foremost.”
Thankfully, New York should still be in good hands if Fields misses another game.
Tyrod Taylor played well against the Buccaneers, going 26-of-36 for 197 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. He should be able to keep the Jets competitive if Fields misses another game.
Next up for the Jets is a Week 4 matchup against the Dolphins.
