The Jets have placed safety Jim Leonhard on the injured reserve, officially ending his season.
Leonhard broke his right shin during a collision in practice on Friday.
He underwent surgery Friday night at Morristown (N.J.) Memorial Hospital, where a rod was placed through the fractured tibia to stabilize the bone, the team announced.
The typical recovery time for this type of injury is four to five months.
Jets Place Leonhard On Injured Reserve