Sam Darnold’s return to the New York Jets did not last long.
Darnold lasted just one first quarter drive before limping to the locker room with an apparent foot injury, potentially a recurrence of the one that has kept him out for a month.
So, Sam Darnold is clearly hurt. Slowly walked to the lockerroom after first drive.
This day has been a disaster for the #Jets. And it’s only 9 minutes into the game
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) December 9, 2018
So, Sam Darnold re-injured his foot on a broken play scramble on the third play from scrimmage.
That sums up the 2018 #Jets season.
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) December 9, 2018
The Jets listed Darnold as questionable to return. He was replaced by Josh McCown.
Sam Darnold is officially questionable to return with a foot injury. #Jets
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) December 9, 2018
Darnold’s much-heralded return lasted less than a quarter. The Jets were very cautious with their rookie quarterback, but apparently it still wasn’t cautious enough. They have no real incentive to get him back out there if there’s any question about his physical ability to do so.
