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Recently signed Jets kicker Kyle Brindza tears Achilles tendon in workout

There are tough breaks, and there are really tough breaks. Put Kyle Brindza in the latter category.

The veteran placekicker, who signed a reserve-future contract with the New York Jets only 12 days ago, tweeted Tuesday that he tore his right Achilles tendon in a kicking workout. Obviously, it's a season-ending injury.

As cliche as it sounds.... a minor set back for a major come back. I have worked my tail off to... https://t.co/BmcuXHDZdh

— Kyle Brindza (@kyle_brindza) February 16, 2016

Turns out the injury occurred last Friday during a routine workout at his local field in Plymouth, Mich.