Jets To Place LB Josh Martin On IR

The Jets are putting outside linebacker Josh Martin on IR, head coach Todd Bowles announced. Martin suffered his second concussion in five weeks on Sunday, so the Jets had little choice but to put Martin on the sidelines for now. 

Per league rules, Martin can return from IR after a minimum of eight weeks. If he is still exhibiting any ill effects the brain injury and the Jets are not in playoff contention, this could mark the end of Martin’s season.

Martin missed the first three games thanks to the first concussion and was making his season debut on Sunday against the Jaguars. Unfortunately, he was forced out of the game in the third quarter after suffering significant head trauma.

The Jets will turn to Frankie LuvuBrandon Copeland, and others to handle OLB duties opposite of starter Jordan Jenkins. You can also expect them to add an OLB, though it’ll probably be a depth signing.

The 1-3 Jets will look to snap their three-game losing streak on Sunday against the Broncos.

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