The Jets will be without another offensive tackle for the time being. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports starting right tackle Max Mitchell, a rookie from Louisiana, dislocated his knee and will miss several weeks. Mitchell was carted off the field during Sunday’s road win over the Steelers.
The Jets are expected to get Mitchell back at some point, however. Rapoport states it won’t be a season-ending injury for the fourth-round draft pick.
Despite the lack of severity, Mitchell’s injury is still a massive problem for an offensive line that has already dealt with various health-related issues through the first month of the season.