Vinny Curry will miss at least the first four weeks of the upcoming season. The Jets announced that they have placed the defensive lineman on injured reserve. The team signed linebacker Marcell Harris to take his spot on the roster.
Curry has been dealing with a hamstring injury throughout the summer, and the injury will ultimately keep him off the field until at least Week 5. The veteran initially joined the Jets during the 2021 offseason, but he was later diagnosed with a rare blood disorder and ended up sitting out the entire 2021 campaign. He re-signed with the team this offseason and was expected to play a secondary role on the edge, especially following the additions of first-round rookie Jermaine Johnson and free agent acquisition Jacob Martin
The 34-year-old spent the first six years of his career with the Eagles, collecting 22 sacks in 84 games (16 starts). Following a brief stint with Tampa Bay in 2018, Curry returned to Philly for the 2019 and 2020 campaigns, adding another eight sacks in 27 games (five starts).
Harris joined the Jets this offseason, reuniting him with Robert Saleh. He was among the Jets’ final cuts, but now he’ll land back on the active roster. The safety/linebacker spent the first four seasons of his career with the 49ers, collecting 155 tackles and five forced fumbles. With the 28-year-old back in the picture, he’ll provide the team with some extra depth at weak-side linebacker behind Quincy Williams and Kwon Alexander.
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