The Jets placed defensive end Vinny Curry on the reserve/non-football injury list on Tuesday, which ended his season since he was placed on that list before rosters are trimmed down to 53 players next week.
Curry, who had a previously undisclosed procedure prior to training camp, shed some light on what he has been dealing with, revealing on Twitter Wednesday afternoon that he was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder last month.
Jets doctors told Curry that he would have to have his spleen removed to treat the disorder, which initially put him on track to return to the field in the middle of September. But blood clots formed during his recovery process, and Curry now has to be on blood thinners that will prevent him from any physical contact for the next three to six months, resulting in the loss of what would have been his first season in New York.
“While I am incredibly disappointed that I will not be able to play with my teammates this year, I am thankful that the doctors identified my condition in time,” Curry’s tweet read. “They have informed me that I am expected to make a full recovery and return to the field next season.”
Curry signed a one-year deal this past offseason after spending eight of his nine years in the NFL with the Eagles. He is the latest loss to the Jets pass rush after Carl Lawson was sidelined for the season with an Achilles injury.
“I am so grateful to all those who have reached out to me on the phone, through social media, and in person,” Curry said. “I can promise them all that I will be back stronger and more determined than ever.”
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