The Empty Endzone: What the Jets' Injury Woes Reveal About NFL Culture The New York Jets are struggling to find their footing on defense, and it's not just about the absence of a star player.
Minkah Fitzpatrick's injury has highlighted the NFL's obsession with youth over experience, a trend that's been brewing for years.
Fitzpatrick, a 29 year old former All Pro safety, was traded to the Jets in the offseason with the expectation that he'd bring leadership and playmaking ability to their secondary.