New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker is expected to get an MRI Tuesday after injuring his knee Monday night against the Indianapolis Colts, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN.
"They don't think it's surgical, so I don't think it's too serious," said Decker, via ESPN. He was an impact player against the Colts Monday, grabbing eight passes for 97 yards and a touchdown in a 20-7 win. Decker is a huge part of the Jets' offense, and the combination of him and Brandon Marshall gives New York a strong receiving core.
Decker said he was told the injury won't require surgery and that it is a PCL-related injury, according to New York Daily News reporter Manish Mehta. Decker said his knee held up fine during the tests, but team doctors likely want an MRI to make sure there is no serious damage, according to ESPN.
"I'm not going to rush myself. Obviously, I want to be out there as soon as possible, but we're going to take the proper steps," said Decker, via ESPN. He played through a hamstring injury last season, and likely doesn't want to make this injury any worse than it needs to be.
Decker had a solid season last year with 962 receiving yards and five touchdowns. He is already on his way to repeat that performance, if not better, with 134 receiving yards and two touchdowns this season. The Jets play their first divisional game this weekend against the Miami Dolphins, and will likely be without Decker as he is taking this injury with caution.
