Look: Former Jets Running Back Shares Heartbreaking News
ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 15: A New York Jets helmet sits on an equipment case during the second half of an NFL preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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Last month, the New York Jets released veteran running back Ty Johnson with a non-football injury designation.
Johnson has now provided some details on what happened to him in a video on social media. The 25-year-old said he suffered a torn pectoral muscle while working out, and upon telling the Jets, was told to "get it fixed."
Johnson claims he did just that, going out to get surgery, only to be cut the following week.
"I’ve had some dark, dark days, man," Johnson admitted in the video. "I went to New York, told them [about the injury]. I told them even before this, I was like: ‘Hey, was working out, [the torn pectoral] happened’ — saw the team doctor, he was like — ‘You need to get it fixed.’ Flew out the next day [to get surgery]. Came back happy that I got it done, even though I didn’t want to get it done. That following Wednesday, you’re outta there!"
Johnson began his NFL career with the Detroit Lions in 2019. He spent the last three seasons with the Jets, rushing for 652 yards and four touchdowns on 145 carries while adding 62 receptions for 559 yards and three touchdowns.
"At the end of the day, I know I'm gonna be alright," Johnson said. I know God got my back. Just keep going forward."
