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 Dec 18, 2020 12:15 PM ET

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.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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