FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — The Jets have placed linebacker Lorenzo Mauldin on injured reserve and re-signed linebacker Bruce Carter.
Mauldin, entering his third season, has been dealing with a back injury that ailed him for most of training camp. He didn’t participate in any preseason games.
The move doesn’t end Mauldin’s season. He is eligible to be one of the team’s two short-term IR designations, meaning he could return to practice after Week 6 and could play after Week 8.
“We could possibly bring him back,” coach Todd Bowles said.
