FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets right tackle Damien Woody will have arthroscopic surgery Wednesday on his injured right knee, sidelining him for at least one game.
Coach Rex Ryan says Monday that Woody will miss the game at Pittsburgh (10-3) on Sunday, and is “not sure” about his availability for the following week at Chicago. He will be replaced by veteran Wayne Hunter.
The 33-year-old Woody says he re-injured the knee early in the Jets’ 10-6 loss to Miami on Sunday. He sprained the medial collateral ligament against Houston on Nov. 21, but was able to play the entire next two games.
Ryan also says it is “probably doubtful” that safety Eric Smith will play for the Jets (9-4) vs. the Steelers with a possible concussion.
