A precautionary MRI for New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith has revealed the worst: a torn ACL, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Midway through the second quarter of the Jets-Ravens game on Sunday, the 26-year-old Smith, making his first start since December 2014, got taken down by Baltimore's Matthew Judon while attempting to escape a sack.
Smith's right knee got twisted and he was forced out of the game, but remained optimistic that the injury was not serious. Meanwhile, Jets legend Joe Namath publicly criticized Smith, eliciting a response from the QB.
Ryan Fitzpatrick entered the game in relief of Smith after getting demoted for his terrible performance against the Cardinals last week. After the 24-16 victory over the Ravens, Fitzpatrick couldn't help but take a dig at the organization for "losing faith" in him. He appears to be the 2-5 Jets' starting QB moving forward, though Bryce Petty and rookie Christian Hackenberg will be waiting in the wings.
Somehow, the Jets won the game and Smith, Fitzpatrick and Namath all lost.
After finally getting his chance, #Jets QB Geno Smith thought his knee was fine. MRI told the story. Brutal ACL tear. Now a new reality.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 24, 2016
A source confirmed that MRI showed Geno Smith has a torn ACL, as @RapSheet reported. Smith is getting a second opinion #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) October 24, 2016
