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Tyron Smith placed on IR, likely ending year and maybe Jets career

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets left tackle Tyron Smith was placed on injured reserve Saturday, likely ending his season and, quite possibly, his illustrious career.

Smith, who turns 34 on Dec. 12, last played on Nov. 10, when he injured his neck in a blowout loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Neither Smith nor the Jets have disclosed the exact nature of the injury, but it became apparent in recent days that he was headed to injured reserve.

He's eligible to return for the final two games, but there's virtually no chance of that given the injury and the likelihood of the Jets (3-8) being eliminated.