The New York Jets have placed Mark Sanchez on the injured reserve-designated for return list with his injured right shoulder.

Sanchez would become eligible to start practicing in six weeks.

"That six week period really marries up with what we're hearing from the latest medical information," Jets general manager John Idzik said.

Premature reports surfaced earlier in the week indicating Sanchez would undergo surgery on his shoulder and miss the remainder of the season.