New York Jets third-string tight end Josh Baker was carted off the field during Sunday's preseason game against the Carolina Panthers with what appears to be a serious right knee injury. Dustin Keller also left the game early in the first quarter after suffering a hamstring injury. With Jeff Cumberland out with a concussion sustained Tuesday during practice, the Jets' depth at tight end has been decimated for the game. Dedrick Epps, Hayden Smith and Tarren Lloyd are teams' listed remaining TEs.
Jets TE Josh Baker Carted Off Field With Knee Injury Against Panthers: Fantasy Implications
Josh Baker left Sunday’s preseason game against the Panthers with a knee injury, leaving the Jets without their top three tight ends. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Analysis: The good news for the Jets is that Keller’s injury does not appear to be overly serious. Though he isn’t expected to return to the game, he did re-join the team on the sideline while still wearing his uniform. The injuries to Baker and Cumberland are a bit more serious, however, leaving the Jets in bad shape should anything happen again to Keller. Among injuries in the receiving corps, a serious hole at right tackle and shaky quarterback play throughout preseason, it’s safe to say that the Jets offense is a mess at the moment.
For more on the Jets’ tight end troubles, check out Gang Green Nation and SB Nation New York.
