Jets LB Jordan Jenkins to undergo shoulder surgery

Shoulder surgery has ended the season of New York Jets linebacker Jordan Jenkins. Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Jets linebacker Jordan Jenkins to undergo shoulder surgery

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 12/18/20

New York Jets linebacker Jordan Jenkins is headed for surgery.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Jenkins will undergo shoulder surgery next Tuesday. The 26-year-old had been playing with a torn labrum since Week 3. He also dislocated his shoulder before being placed on injured reserve this week.

#Jets pass-rusher Jordan Jenkins is having surgery to repair a torn labrum and dislocated shoulder on Tuesday morning, source said, an injury he suffered in Week 3 and played through. With 17 sacks in the last 3 seasons, he’ll be healthy by free agency.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 18, 2020

In 12 games this season, Jenkins has two sacks, 15 solo tackles, one forced fumble, three tackles for a loss and six quarterback hits.

Jenkins has spent his entire five-year career with the Jets. He re-signed with the team for one-year this offseason and will become a free agent at the end of the 2020 campaign.

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