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Jets Place RB Allen on IR
Braelon Allen will miss at least four games due to an MCL sprain, prompting the Jets to sign veteran Khalil Herbert to strengthen their running back options.
- Jets announced Thursday that they placed Braelon Allen on injured reserve and signed veteran running back Khalil Herbert to the 53-man roster.
- During Monday night’s loss in Miami, Braelon Allen suffered an MCL sprain and sought a second medical opinion, with Coach Aaron Glenn noting surgery is possible.
- With limited touches, Braelon Allen has 18 carries for 76 yards and one touchdown this season, while Breece Hall leads the backfield with 52 carries for 238 yards.
- Missing at least four games, Braelon Allen’s absence forces the Jets to rely on Breece Hall, Khalil Herbert and Isaiah Davis as they prepare for Sunday vs. Cowboys.
- Herbert’s arrival follows his Wednesday termination of a Seahawks practice-squad deal; the 27-year-old reunites with Justin Fields and brings 1,905 rushing yards and nine touchdowns.
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Jets' Braelon Allen placed on IR with knee injury; Khalil Herbert signed to help replace him
The New York Jets have placed running back Braelon Allen on injured reserve because of a knee injury. Allen will be sidelined for at least four weeks.
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Jets Lose Promising Youngster to IR, Surgery Is on the Table: Insider
The New York Jets will be without running back Braelon Allen for a long time.ESPN’s Rich Cimini revealed on Thursday, October 2, that the team will place Allen on injured reserve.“Surgery is possible. Still being evaluated. Too early to say if it’s season-ending, though this appears to be more than just a 4-week return. Jets will make a corresponding roster move,” Cimini explained. RB Braelon Allen (knee) will be placed on IR today, per source. …
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