When the Jets placed receiver Eric Decker on injured reserve a week ago, they didn't indicate if he could return later in the season. Based on the Jets' latest announcement, Decker will not be returning this year.
On Tuesday, the Jets announced that Decker underwent hip surgery and will also have shoulder surgery when he's off crutches. The hip surgery is brand new information, as Decker went on injured reserve for a partially torn rotator cuff.
His recovery from both operations will be lengthy. According to the team, Decker faces a six-month recovery for his hip and an eight-month recovery for his shoulder.