Nick Mangold Has Injured Ankle; It Is Not Broken

by John B on Sep 18, 2011 5:06 PM EDT

Nick Mangold left the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half with an apparent ankle injury. We have some updates from some beat writers.

Rod Boone:

Nick Mangold is wearing a walking boot and is on crutches. Said he's been told it's not broken

Jane McManus:

Nick Mangold had boot on right ankle and crutches. It's a sprain, was on sideline in 2Q because he hopes he could return to game.

Manish Mehta:

Nick Mangold in a boot. Says right ankle not broken. He's unsure if it's a high ankle sprain. MRI tomorrow

I was terrified it was a serious knee injury when I saw the way the leg bent. The fact he avoided that is something of a good sign. Nick is not out of the woods yet, though. High ankle sprains can be quite serious. It is probably not season ending, but it could cost him some time or at least affect him. If there is one thing we know about Nick Mangold, though, it is that he is extremely tough. Collin Baxter had a rough time in his place today. With a run of teams with really good interior linemen coming up starting next week in Oakland, the Jets need him back at full strength as soon as possible.

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great game guys

defense all the way, I know McCown got crushed, but we held you to 283 yards, which isn’t that bad. good luck this season.

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by rhettchrystal on Sep 18, 2011 5:08 PM EDT reply actions

You too.

Here’s to Gabbert being decent down the stretch.

by JetKing55 on Sep 18, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions

He looked servicable.

Didn’t get to see too many throws but I think you guys need to start him.

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Now lets get a G-D snack!!!
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by Noble_Lance on Sep 18, 2011 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions

oline okay

I didnt understand the baxter signing but I thought he looked okay gotta get a bit stronger much is being made of hunter but I think he’ll be fine though I’m glad we signed him and I wish manhood sits out a couple weeks just to make sure we have enough to hold us over baxter is only going to get better

by broadway jorge on Sep 19, 2011 1:40 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Good sign

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Mangold is on crutches, and a walking boot. Says it’s precautionary.

by michael28102 on Sep 18, 2011 5:09 PM EDT reply actions

Whew!!

by lnford4 on Sep 18, 2011 5:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

thats good news. We need him for Oakland.

by jets4life24 on Sep 18, 2011 5:14 PM EDT reply actions

and every game thereafter

I believe in one Dickey, Maker of knuckles and balls

by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Sep 19, 2011 7:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Thank the lord.

by JetKing55 on Sep 18, 2011 5:39 PM EDT reply actions

Still gotta cross fingers for a good mri

by CervezaVerde on Sep 18, 2011 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Mr T better start scouring the FA lists for O-lineman.

To keep playing Hunter is like building a house on a mud slide hill overlooking the San Andreas fault. Everyone dies.

by Traveling Man on Sep 18, 2011 5:52 PM EDT reply actions

All I thought about was that guy who got happy when the Pats center went down

Karma can happen especially to those who show no appreciation to the game. Glad he’s alright.

by BIG OH!!!!! on Sep 18, 2011 6:11 PM EDT reply actions

As veteran's contracts are ony 25% guaranteed for the rest of the year

we can afford both.

by Traveling Man on Sep 18, 2011 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Hunter needs to step up, and Mangolds injury can't be serious, or we're gonna need a patch up.

This O-Line problem is really concerning. If we can’t rectify this by week for Sanchez better invest in a goddamn coffin. No way the Ravens don’t kill the poor kid.

by NYJALLFINGDAY on Sep 18, 2011 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions

lol, oops week 4*

by NYJALLFINGDAY on Sep 18, 2011 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree, high ankle sprains can be a bitch.

Glad its not broken, but a high ankle sprain is exactly all that much better an option.

by Crackback on Sep 18, 2011 6:42 PM EDT reply actions

We need to pick up some O-linemen. An OT and a G/C.

by jets4life24 on Sep 18, 2011 7:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Don't celebrate yet

A high ankle sprain can take weeks to get back in service.

by Shivling on Sep 18, 2011 7:16 PM EDT reply actions

This is What I Was Worried About

I thought it extremely foolish for a team hoping to return to the AFC Championship Game this year and then the SB to go into the season without veteran OL depth. At a minimum this has to be blamed on Tanny and quite possibly, Rex too. Are you Tanny lovers still in love with him? Considering the way Baxter played today, the season could go downhill in a hurry if Mangold is out for any length of time. Hopefully, he won’t be.

To be clear, I still love Rex and like Tanny, but there is no reason for the team to be in this position. I hope this gets their attention and they learn from their mistake.

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by joeklecko on Sep 18, 2011 10:03 PM EDT reply actions

Shades of 1999…

As far as picking up depth in the offseason, our shopping list consisted of Nnamdi Asomugha, and not much else. We didn’t seem to have a plan b

by nationalist88 on Sep 18, 2011 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought it extremely foolish for a team hoping to return to the AFC Championship Game this year and then the SB to go into the season without veteran OL depth. At a minimum this has to be blamed on Tanny and quite possibly, Rex too. Are you Tanny lovers still in love with him? Considering the way Baxter played today, the season could go downhill in a hurry if Mangold is out for any length of time. Hopefully, he won’t be.

Baxter was not supposed to be the backup center. The guy who was supposed to be broke his leg.

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by John B on Sep 18, 2011 10:58 PM EDT reply actions

please don't be a high ankle sprain, please don't be a high ankle sprain, please don't be a high ankle sprain

by DesertJetFan on Sep 19, 2011 12:32 AM EDT reply actions

Some patience

This Baxter kid was not flat out horrIble. In his defense, he did not have training camp with his current team mate, he also did not take snaps in practice this week with the 1st team olinemen. He also was trust in the middle of a game. Even veteran players find it difficult. lets wait and see this kids game when he has had full practice and some taken some consistent snaps, before we go looking for some help. Hunter’s play, I think is where we got serious problem.

by overloadblitz on Sep 19, 2011 12:52 AM EDT reply actions

hope we get nick back.

McfaDDEN is playing great and it would be nice to have him in oakland. Like how we are banking these wins off to a great start hoping for a win next week too 3-0 is an awful nice start.

by Jt Malley on Sep 19, 2011 1:47 AM EDT reply actions