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Replacing DE Carl Lawson won’t be easy, but Jets possess options

Carl Lawson will not be partaking in the 2021 regular season.

The highly underrated and talented defensive end, who the Jets signed to a three-year, $45 million deal back in March, tore his Achilles Thursday in a joint practice with the Packers.

It’s a massive blow to the organization. Lawson was undergoing a tremendous training camp and was to be a clearcut starter on the defensive line and a good fit in Robert Saleh‘s 4-3 scheme.

The Jets must move forward though and set their sights on his replacement.