Jets rookies Dexter McDougle, Shaq Evans brace for surgery
Jets cornerback Dexter McDougle is helped by trainers after an injury during NFL training camp in Cortland, N.Y., Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. Credit: Hans Pennink
Jets rookies Dexter McDougle and Shaq Evans are headed for surgery. Both players tweeted the news Tuesday morning:
Going under the knife tomorrow to repair my ACL, thank you for the support and get well wishes. Battle tested but ive been through worse! ????
— Dexter McDougle (@Blasian_Kiddd) August 19, 2014Going under the knife today. Praying for a speedy recovery! #prayforme #minorsetbackforamajorcomeback
— Smoove Cash (@SbsonDeck) August 19, 2014McDougle, a third-round cornerback, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on Aug. 10 – the same day fellow defensive back Dee Milliner suffered a high-ankle sprain. It’s the second season-ending injury for McDougle, who missed most of his senior year at Maryland because of a shoulder injury.
Jets coach Rex Ryan hinted several days ago that Evans was headed toward injured reserve.
