Report: Jets' Lamarcus Joyner Likely Out For Season With Elbow Injury

New York Jets safety Lamarcus Joyner is reportedly out for the rest of the season with an elbow injury sustained against the Carolina Panthers during Week 1

Max Goodman | Sep 13, 2021

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Veteran defensive back Lamarcus Joyner is expected to miss the rest of the season with torn tendon in his arm that will require surgery, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Joyner exited Sunday's loss against the Panthers after playing in just nine snaps on defense (two on special teams).

After falling to Carolina, 19-14, Jets head coach Robert Saleh mentioned that Joyner was going to be evaluated. This certainly isn't the news New York was hoping to get, if Rapoport's report turns out to be accurate.

#Jets DB Lamarcus Joyner, who exited the game with an elbow injury, suffered an apparent torn tendon in his arm that will require surgery, source said. Pending further tests, the injury likely knocks him out for the season.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 13, 2021

With a young team featuring several rookies, especially on the defense, the Jets entered this season looking to rely on veterans. After already losing the likes of Carl Lawson (torn Achilles) and Vinny Curry (rare blood disorder) for the year, Joyner is another significant blow.

Joyner, 30, was entering his eighth season in 2021. He and Marcus Maye projected to give Gang Green a formidable duo in the secondary, helping a slew of rookies and youngsters at the cornerback position.

General manager Joe Douglas worked hard this offseason to add veterans at different positions on the defensive side of the ball, helping to foster some success surrounding those unproven assets. Lawson, Curry and Joyner were three of the biggest acquisitions. They'll contribute a total of nine snaps to this defensive front in 2021, a brutal result of what was poised to be a positive match.

Now, expect even more new faces to be given expanded roles in the secondary as New York simply can't catch a break.

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Published Sep 13, 2021

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Max Goodman covers the New York Jets for Sports Illustrated and FanNation. He also covers the New York Yankees, publisher of Sports Illustrated and FanNation's Yankees site, Inside The Pinstripes. Before starting out with SI, Goodman attended Northwestern University and the Medill School of Journalism. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Master’s Degree in Sports Media, graduating in 2019. While at school, Goodman gathered valuable experience as an anchor and reporter on NNN SportsNight and played on the club baseball team. Goodman previously interned at MLB.com as an associate reporter covering the Miami Marlins. He also interned with ESPN, working as an associate reporter on Mike Greenberg's Get Up. Goodman is from New York City. He grew up in Hell's Kitchen. Follow Goodman on Twitter @MaxTGoodman and connect with him via email by reaching out at maxgoodmansports@gmail.com.