Jets QB Trevor Siemian out for season due to ankle injury

Siemian suffered an ankle injury during Monday night's loss to the Browns

9/17/2019, 5:11 PM
Sep 16, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Trevor Siemian (19) walks off the field after an injury during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner
Sep 16, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Trevor Siemian (19) walks off the field after an injury during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner

Jets QB Trevor Siemian, who exited Monday night's loss against the Browns due to an ankle injury, is out for the season, head coach Adam Gase said on Tuesday.

Gase said the injury was ligament related and that there was no break, adding that Siemian will likely need surgery.

While the Jets are now without starter Sam Darnold and their backup, Gase said Tuesday that the team will go with Luke Falk as their starter until Darnold returns -- with the team looking to acquire a backup.

 

Gase had specifically targeted Siemian before the season to be Darnold's backup.

Siemian suffered the injury on Monday while scrambling to his right. He was hit by Myles Garrett and his ankle was caught underneath his body and folded awkwardly. The play occurred on a third-and-16 play and earned Garrett a roughing the passer penalty. 

Siemian was 3-for-6 passing with three yards prior to exiting the game.

Here's video of Siemian's injury:

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