FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets lost their top blocking tight end this week because of a freak accident in the weight room, typifying their awful season.
While working out Wednesday after practice, Eric Tomlinson dropped a weight on his foot, lacerated two toes and required surgery, a source told ESPN.
The Jets didn't announce the nature of Tomlinson's injury, but they placed him on injured reserve Thursday. Needing an extra tight end for the season finale against the New England Patriots, they re-signed Clive Walford, who was on their preseason roster.