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Rookie WR Devin Smith breaks ribs, will miss most of Jets camp

But as he landed, the back of Smith’s helmet collided with the front of safety Jaiquawn Jarrett’s helmet.

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August 1, 2015The New York Jets made the announcement on Friday night and Smith will be held overnight in the hospital as a precaution.

The speedy Smith was projected to be an immediate contributor for the Jets, and was working with starters Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker in three-receiver sets throughout practice Friday.

Smith appeared initially to have injured his head or neck.

It could ultimately hurt the pre-season development of Geno Smith as well.

With fans cheering the catch, Smith was slow to get up. “I saw him walking gingerly coming off”.

The news comes at the end of a rough couple of days for the Jets’ franchise. The team is following the legal situation and deciding where to go on him.

Devin Smith suffered a setback in his first NFL training camp.

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This will be the first test of the new look New York Jets’ offense.

Jets rookie Devin Smith breaks ribs, to miss most of camp