Jets Special Teams Star Irvin Charles Out for Season with Torn ACL

The standout gunner and potential Pro Bowler suffered the injury during an overtime loss to the Dolphins, ending his breakout 2024 campaign.

Irvin Charles, a key special teams player for the New York Jets, tore his ACL while covering a punt in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins.
Charles, 27, had been having a standout season, earning praise as one of the NFL's top special teams contributors and a potential Pro Bowl candidate.
Over three seasons with the Jets, Charles has developed into a core special teams player, highlighted by a blocked punt earlier this season and a top-tier PFF grade of 88.6.
Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich and special teams coordinator Brant Boyer commended Charles for his significant impact and growth, calling his injury a tough loss for the team.
The Jets are also managing several other injuries, including uncertain statuses for running back Breece Hall (knee) and return specialist Kene Nwangwu (hand), while cornerback Sauce Gardner is expected to return this week.