Jets' Kris Jenkins done for season
yoyodog
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=5571834&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Kris Jenkins' season is over. You have to wonder about
his career as well.
The New York Jets' nose tackle tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his
left knee Monday night against the Baltimore Ravens. It's the same knee that
required reconstructive surgery last October, putting Jenkins' career in
jeopardy.
Jenkins, 31, a former Pro Bowl selection, was hurt in a first-quarter
pile-up. He left the game and didn't return. After the game, the Jets
anticipated the possibility of a season-ending injury, with one source
telling ESPNNewYork.com there was a 50-50 chance it would end his season.
Jenkins went for an MRI exam Tuesday morning, confirming the tear. The
previous injury to that knee also involved the ACL. It was repaired in
October with a graft, using a tendon from his hamstring. He made a strong
recovery, dropped more than 30 pounds and reported to training camp in
terrific shape at 359 pounds.
He was looking forward to a bounce-back season, but it lasted only six
plays. A year ago, the Jets compensated for Jenkins' absence and still
finished No. 1 in overall defense. But now their depth will be tested. In
the preseason, the Jets lost defensive end Ropati Pitoitua (Achilles
tendon).
Ian
> Per ESPN:
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> http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=5571834&campaign...
That's just shit news for Kris. Let's hope for a speedy recovery and
an outcome that's best for him.
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Ian
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"Ian" <spuorg...@ianwhitephoto.co.uk> wrote in message
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Ian
That is most unfortunate. Hate to see anyone injured and lost for the season
(career?)
It it is curtains, what cap money is Jenkins carrying?
John C TX
> "Ian" <spuorgelg...@ianwhitephoto.co.uk> wrote in message
This guy:
http://www.nyjetscap.com/salary11.html
says that we will save $4.6 MM if we cut him & carry $1.8 MM in dead
money. This makes sense based on this:
2/29/2008: Signed a five-year, $30.25 million contract. The deal
contains $9.5 million guaranteed, including a $4.5 million signing
bonus, a $3.5 million first-year roster bonus, and annual workout
bonuses of $500,000. Jenkins will be weighed 10 times per season and
gets $25,000 each time he makes weight. 2010: $2.25 million, 2011:
$3.75 million, 2012: $5 million, 2013: Free Agent