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MRI of cornerback's left knee shows torn ACL that occurred on routine play; Jets left scrambling with lack of depth in secondary
When Ray Mickens went down after what seemed like a harmless play during practice more than three weeks ago, the initial signs were that it could have been worse.
Yesterday, Mickens' and the Jets' worst fears were realized when an MRI on the cornerback's left knee revealed a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Mickens, who has missed only two games in eight seasons, probably needs surgery and is out for the year.
"This whole year, all I've been thinking about is Cincinnati," Mickens said last night. "All the hard work in the offseason predicated around opening day. Not being able to play, that hurts."
Mickens' first MRI, within days of the injury, was inconclusive because of swelling. As days went by, then weeks, without pain subsiding or swelling dissipating, Mickens grew more concerned and frustrated.
When Ray Mickens went down after what seemed like a harmless play during practice more than three weeks ago, the initial signs were that it could have been worse.
Yesterday, Mickens' and the Jets' worst fears were realized when an MRI on the cornerback's left knee revealed a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Mickens, who has missed only two games in eight seasons, probably needs surgery and is out for the year.
"This whole year, all I've been thinking about is Cincinnati," Mickens said last night. "All the hard work in the offseason predicated around opening day. Not being able to play, that hurts."
Mickens' first MRI, within days of the injury, was inconclusive because of swelling. As days went by, then weeks, without pain subsiding or swelling dissipating, Mickens grew more concerned and frustrated.
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