Jets CB Trumaine Johnson Placed on IR Because of Ankle Injury

New York Jets cornerback Trumaine Johnson was placed on injured reserve Tuesday because of an ankle injury that kept him out of Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins, according to Brian Costello of the New York Post. 

The 29-year-old has appeared in seven games this season and started five, totaling 25 tackles and one interception.

Per Costello, the injury could mean the end of his career with the Jets.

Johnson initially signed a five-year, $72 million contract with the Jets in 2018 after six successful years with the Rams. Things haven't gone quite as well in New York and the team could release him in the offseason:

The squad reportedly tried to trade him before the deadline but were unsuccessful, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

He did have four interceptions in 2018 but was inconsistent defending the pass throughout the past two years. With 23 interceptions in his career, he could get another chance next year if he proves to recover from his ankle injury.

Darryl Roberts and Nate Hairston took over at cornerback for New York, although they weren't much better in what became a 26-18 loss to the previously winless Dolphins. The 1-7 Jets will try to turn things around in Week 10 against local rival New York Giants