Jets RB Braelon Allen Likely Headed To IR

Braelon Allen exited Monday night's 27-21 loss to the Miami Dolphins after suffering a knee injury on a kickoff return and was later diagnosed with a sprained MCL that will likely land him on injured reserve. If placed on IR he would miss a minimum of four games, and reports say he could miss multiple weeks as he seeks additional medical opinions. The second‑year, 2024 fourth‑round pick had been taking on a larger role behind starter Breece Hall (18 carries for 76 yards and a touchdown this season) and had four carries for 26 yards in the game, along with a goal-line fumble. His absence will force more work onto Hall, quarterback Justin Fields and backups such as Isaiah Davis, testing New York's backfield depth while the team awaits further evaluation and hopes to avoid a lengthy IR stint.