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Jets center Connor McGovern gets bittersweet news after Week 16 injury

Near the end of the New York Jets‘ eventual 26-21 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, starting center Connor McGovern suffered a knee injury and left the game.

It was confirmed today by head coach Robert Saleh that McGovern’s season is done with an MCL injury, ending a solid year for McGovern. Thankfully, however, he avoided an ACL tear.

Coach Saleh says C Connor McGovern avoided an ACL injury to his knee, but will miss the final two games. pic.twitter.com/smlzOldvjJ

— New York Jets (@nyjets) December 27, 2021

McGovern and tight end Trevon Wesco have been placed on injured reserve, ending their seasons.