PHILADELPHIA – Bryan Braman may have solved the Jets’ quarterback dilemma.
The Eagles defensive end delivered a crushing hit to Jets third-team quarterback Bryce Petty in the first quarter of Thursday night’s preseason finale that knocked him out of the game with a right shoulder injury and gives general manager Mike Maccagnan an escape route from keeping four quarterbacks on the roster.
The Jets now can place Petty on injured reserve, possibly short-term, and keep three quarterbacks on their active roster.
The hit came after Petty delivered a 44-yard touchdown to Robby Anderson, a pretty throw that was the latest moment in a strong preseason for the second-year quarterback.