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3 options for NY Jets to replace injured DT Sheldon Rankins

New York Jets defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins suffered a dislocated elbow in the team’s Week 9 win over the Buffalo Bills. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Rankins could miss up to 4-6 weeks.

#Jets DT Sheldon Rankins suffered a dislocated elbow Sunday vs. Buffalo, per sources. He could miss up to 4-6 weeks, depending on the healing process. The upcoming bye week will help.

Head coach Robert Saleh said Rankins is week-to-week and that the team hopes it can avoid placing him on injured reserve (which would keep him out a minimum of four weeks).