FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets will be without former Pro Bowl left tackle Duane Brown for at least four games, as the recently-signed lineman was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
The Jets are hopeful Brown can return from his shoulder injury in Week 5 at the earliest, but it was a significant injury and there's no guarantee. He was injured Monday in practice, three weeks after signing a two-year, $20 million contract to replace the injured Mekhi Becton. The deal includes a $9 million guarantee.
The team didn't disclose the specific injury, but it's serious enough that surgical options were considered.