FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore, the team's best offensive player in recent weeks, was placed on injured reserve Saturday with a quadriceps injury.
The move came as a surprise.
Coach Robert Saleh had expressed optimism this week that Moore would be able to play Sunday against the New Orleans. But the injury got progressively worse through the week, a source said. The team is optimistic he can return for the final two games. He was listed as questionable.
It means the Jets (3-9) will face the Saints at MetLife Stadium without their two leading receivers and two leading rushers.