Jets' Carl Lawson to undergo MRI, season in jeopardy

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Jets DE Carl Lawson to undergo MRI after getting carted off field, season in jeopardy

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 8/19/21

The New York Jets had big plans for Carl Lawson when they signed him to a four-year, $45 million contract this offseason. But those plans now appear to be in jeopardy.

Multiple sources reported Thursday the 26-year-old defensive end was injured during a joint practice with the Green Bay Packers and had to be carted off of the field.

DE Carl Lawson was carted off the field with an apparent leg injury, according to reports from the scene in Green Bay. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) August 19, 2021

According to reports, bringing the cart out wasn't just a precautionary measure.

#Jets pass-rusher Carl Lawson, one of their big free agent signings, suffered a lower leg at practice today and he’s having an MRI on his Achilles, per me and @MikeGarafolo. If it is torn, Lawson would be out for the season.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 19, 2021

As ProFootballTalk points out, Lawson has been living up to expectations and impressing during training camp. Losing the Auburn product for an extended period of time would be a major blow to New York's defense.

More must-reads: