Jets safety Eric Smith injures right leg in morning practice
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) The New York Jets have another problem in their unsettled secondary.
Safety Eric Smith, competing with Erik Coleman for a starting spot opposite Kerry Rhodes, was carted off the field during the morning practice Wednesday with an injured right leg.
The team was working on the muddy grass field when Smith, who has looked good in training camp, went down after apparently slipping. The second-year player was helped to a cushion under one of the goal posts and couldn't put any weight on the leg.
"He's gotten quite a few reps in camp and he'll continue to get reps, whenever that is," coach Eric Mangini said. "Just like everybody else, he's been banged up before. Not really sure on the timetable, but he's a pretty diligent worker and he'll be back as quick as he can."
Smith's injury is just the latest issue in the Jets' secondary as they prepare for their preseason opener Friday night against Atlanta.
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Jets safety Eric Smith injures right leg in morning practice
Jets safety Eric Smith injures right leg in morning practice
Jets safety Eric Smith injures right leg in morning practice
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