Jets DE Carl Lawson carted off field, getting MRI on Achilles (Report)

The Jets signed defensive end Carl Lawson, who is having a tremendous camp, to a three-year deal this past offseason.

Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports Jets defensive end Carl Lawson suffered a left leg injury during Thursday’s joint practice with the Packers. He subsequently left the field on the medical cart.

Oh boy. Carl Lawson is hurt. Surrounded by trainers & players. #Jets

— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) August 19, 2021

It’s a left leg injury for Carl Lawson. He’s being carted off the field. #Jets

— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) August 19, 2021

The cart leaving with #Jets DE Carl Lawson, who injured his left leg on a pass rush in red zone period.

Trainers, staff, players surrounded him after pic.twitter.com/sKx3rtu0H3

— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) August 19, 2021

Further details regarding Lawson and the injury have yet to be revealed but should arrive soon enough.

Lawson is having a tremendous training camp. The Jets signed Carl, one of the more underrated and talented defensive ends in the NFL, to a three-year, $45 million contract in March.

He was to be a clearcut starter on the defensive line, but we’ll see what this injury-related situation entails.

UPDATE: 1:25 p.m. ET

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Lawson is undergoing an MRI on his Achilles, and a tear would mean he’s done for the 2021 season.

Mike Garafolo of NFL Network additionally reports Lawson felt a pop.

I was told Lawson reported feeling a pop. The #Jets, for now, are holding their breath. https://t.co/14mAEdMQYP

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 19, 2021