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Jets’ Injury List Grows: David Onyemata Undergoes Surgery, Arian Smith Out for Season
Aaron Glenn said Smith will miss the rest of the season after ACL surgery, while Onyemata is out indefinitely after core muscle surgery.
On Wednesday, New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn announced wide receiver Arian Smith will miss the remainder of the season following ACL surgery, while defensive tackle David Onyemata was placed on injured reserve after undergoing core muscle surgery.
Smith sustained the knee injury during Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers, continuing a difficult start where he has yet to record a catch in two games.
While Onyemata may return before the season ends, both he and Smith will miss at least four games, and linebacker Marcelino McCrary-Ball was also placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
The team's injury report continues to grow, as tight end Mason Taylor, running back Kene Nwangwu, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, and linebacker Kiko Mauigoa will not practice Wednesday, though Glenn plans to monitor their progress.
Encouragingly, edge rusher Joseph Ossai will practice on a limited basis Wednesday after missing the first two games, while the team works to prepare rookie cornerback D'Angelo Ponds for his potential NFL debut.