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sports3 years ago

NFL Running Back Cut by Jets After Surgery Requested by Team

Former New York Jets running back Ty Johnson claims he was cut from the team after undergoing surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle that he suffered while working out in the offseason. Johnson complied with the team's request to have surgery, but was released with a non-football injury designation on April 26. Despite his complaint, the Jets did nothing wrong as Johnson suffered the injury while working out on his own. Johnson rushed for 160 yards last season and is now a free agent.

Ex-Jets RB Ty Johnson Claims Team Betrayed Him After Surgery
sports3 years ago

Ex-Jets RB Ty Johnson Claims Team Betrayed Him After Surgery

Former New York Jets running back Ty Johnson claims he was cut from the team shortly after they asked him to undergo surgery for a torn pectoral muscle that he didn't want. Johnson, who was re-signed by the Jets in March, was released less than a month after the surgery with a non-football injury designation. He remains unsigned and may not be physically ready to play at the start of the regular season.

Ty Johnson Claims Jets Betrayed Him by Cutting Him After Surgery.
sports3 years ago

Ty Johnson Claims Jets Betrayed Him by Cutting Him After Surgery.

Former New York Jets running back Ty Johnson claims that the team backstabbed him by cutting him after he had surgery for a torn pectoral muscle, which he sustained while working out away from the team facility. Johnson says that the team doctor recommended surgery, which he did not want, and that the Jets released him a few days after he had the procedure. While the truth is likely somewhere in the middle, this is an unwanted piece of negative publicity for the Jets.

NFL Running Back Cut by Jets After Surgery Requested by Team
sports3 years ago

NFL Running Back Cut by Jets After Surgery Requested by Team

The New York Jets released running back Ty Johnson in April after the team told him to get surgery on an offseason injury. Johnson tore his pectoral muscle while working out in the offseason and consulted with the team doctor who advised him to "get it fixed." The Jets released Johnson one day before the 2023 NFL Draft, and he is still searching for his next NFL team since his release.

Former Jets RB Ty Johnson Cut After Urged Surgery
sports3 years ago

Former Jets RB Ty Johnson Cut After Urged Surgery

Ty Johnson, a running back who signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets in free agency, revealed that he was cut by the team with a non-football injury designation soon after undergoing surgery to fix a torn pectoral muscle. Johnson had been advised by the Jets' team doctor to get the surgery. He expressed disappointment but said he was confident he would be alright. Johnson had played for the Jets for two-plus seasons, recording 145 rushes for 652 yards and four touchdowns, and catching 62 passes for 559 yards and three touchdowns.

Jets surprise with Will McDonald IV as 15th pick in NFL Draft.
sports3 years ago

Jets surprise with Will McDonald IV as 15th pick in NFL Draft.

The New York Jets surprised many by selecting edge rusher Will McDonald IV with the 15th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Some experts consider it a reach, but the team is hopeful for his potential. Meanwhile, there are rumors of a potential trade on Day 2 of the draft. In other news, the Jets practiced with Aaron Rodgers for the first time, and running back Ty Johnson was released due to a non-football injury.

sports3 years ago

NFL Teams Make Key Signings to Bolster Roster Depth

The New York Jets are re-signing running back Ty Johnson, who played in all 17 games for the team last season and had 160 rushing yards with a touchdown, as well as 88 receiving yards. Johnson was also a key player on special teams, playing 42 percent of the club's special teams snaps. He has been with the Jets since midway through the 2020 season and had his most productive season in 2021 with 610 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns on 95 touches.

Former NFL Running Backs Find New Homes with Jets and Jaguars
sports3 years ago

Former NFL Running Backs Find New Homes with Jets and Jaguars

Former Detroit Lions running back Ty Johnson has signed a new free-agent contract with the New York Jets, where he has accounted for 1,211 yards and seven touchdowns in 44 games, including five starts. Johnson was a Lions sixth-round pick in 2019, and there was never any doubting his speed. Detroit’s running game is finally on track these days and just delivered its best season since the Barry Sanders years, although moved on from No. 1 back Jamaal Williams in free agency.