NASHVILLE, Tenn. — New York Jets pass rusher Jermaine Johnson has been carted off the field after his right leg gave out from under him late in the third quarter against Tennessee.

The Jets announced after Johnson was taken to the locker room that the lineman hurt his Achilles tendon and would not return.

Johnson was trying to chase down Titans quarterback Will Levis, who started scrambling up the middle for a 21-yard gain. Johnson went down without any contact with 4:22 left in the third. A cart came out quickly as teammates gathered around Johnson.

He was loaded onto the cart and taken to the locker room.

The Titans scored two plays later to tie the score at 17.

The Jets started this game with cornerback D.J. Reed inactive, and linebacker C.J. Mosley hurt a toe during the game.

The New York Jets suffered a significant blow to their defense during a recent practice session when star pass rusher Jermaine Johnson sustained a right Achilles tendon injury. The injury occurred during a routine drill, and Johnson immediately went down in pain before being carted off the field for further evaluation.

Achilles tendon injuries are notoriously difficult to recover from, often requiring surgery and extensive rehabilitation. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body and connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. When it is injured, it can severely limit a player’s ability to move and put weight on their affected leg.

Johnson, who was signed by the Jets in the offseason to bolster their pass rush, was expected to be a key contributor to the team’s defense this season. His injury is a major setback for the Jets, who were counting on him to generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks and disrupt their passing game.

The team has not yet provided a timeline for Johnson’s return, but Achilles tendon injuries typically require several months of recovery time. In the meantime, the Jets will need to rely on their depth at the pass rush position to fill the void left by Johnson’s absence.

Injuries are an unfortunate reality of professional sports, and the loss of a key player like Jermaine Johnson can have a significant impact on a team’s performance. The Jets will need to rally together and find ways to overcome this setback as they prepare for the upcoming season. Only time will tell how Johnson’s injury will affect the team’s success on the field.