Jets DE Jermaine Johnson announces he has torn Achilles - ESPN

New York Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson announced on social media that he has a torn Achilles tendon and will miss the rest of the season.

«I did tear my Achilles,» Johnson said in a video. «But we good, man. We're in great spirits. We're going to get back right.»

The Jets feared a torn right Achilles tendon for Johnson when he left Sunday's win over the Tennessee Titans with a noncontact injury in the third quarter.

«I thought somebody stepped on me,» Johnson said Sunday. «Then I looked at the replay and nobody stepped on it, and I was like, 'Damn.' But, man, I'm in positive spirits. I got my crying out on the field a little bit. I'm probably going to get a little more crying in tonight. But after that, you know, 24-hour or 48-hour mourning rule for me and we'll be back to work.»

On Monday, he continued to have a positive attitude about the situation on social media.

Thank everyone for all the prayers and support! This is not a dark time for me ,although there will be dark days ahead, this is Gods way for me to not only grow as a man, person and player but to also inspire others to as well!!! 11 will be back and better, BOOK IT