New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard. Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

Jets place key WR on injured reserve

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Oct 31, 2024 4:08 PM ET

The New York Jets hope to sort out their offensive issues in Week 9, but they will have to do so without one of their more reliable wide receivers.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Allen Lazard has been placed on injured reserve with a chest injury. That will keep the veteran out for at least four games.

The #Jets are placing WR Allen Lazard on Injured Reserve because of a chest injury, sources say. Aaron Rodgers’ good friend and trusted target is out at least four games. pic.twitter.com/STuJ5kllCU

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 31, 2024

Lazard missed last week’s game against the New England Patriots, which the Jets lost 25-22.

Lazard has been better than expected this season, with 30 catches for 412 yards. He has also been a reliable red-zone target for Aaron Rodgers and has five touchdowns in seven games.

The Jets still have solid starting wide receivers, including Davante Adams and Garrett Wilson. However, Lazard and Rodgers have a great connection that dates back to when they were teammates with Green Bay, so the 28-year-old will be missed.

Now that Lazard is out for at least four games, the Jets are less likely to trade one veteran player who had drawn interest from multiple teams.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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