Further testing confirmed that New York Jets safety Chuck Clark suffered a season-ending torn ACL during practice earlier this month, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.
The Jets signed veteran safety Adrian Amos last week in response to Clark's injury. Clark, 28, was acquired in a March trade with the Baltimore Ravens.
The Jets sent a 2024 seventh-round pick to Baltimore for the six-year veteran, one of the most durable players in the NFL. Clark has played in 96 games out of 97 and ended last season with a streak of more than 1,200 consecutive defensive snaps, dating to 2021.
The Jets had high hopes for Clark, who impressed the coaches with his steady demeanor and cerebral approach. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said recently the on-field relationship between Clark and Jordan Whitehead, the Jets' other starting safety, was «exceptional.» Once Clark got hurt, the Jets pivoted quickly to Amos, a free agent.