The New York Jets are feeling a mix of relief and concern as veteran safety Minkah Fitzpatrick deals with a groin injury that forced him out early in the team's Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans.

Fitzpatrick was expected to bring veteran leadership to the secondary, but his debut was cut short after he played only six snaps. Initially, he walked off the field under his own power, which offered some optimism. However, he was later ruled as questionable and ultimately sidelined.

NFL insider Jordan Schultz shared an important update on X, stating: “Sources: #Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick, who suffered a groin injury during Sunday’s win over the Titans, is expected to miss 2–3 weeks.”

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This expected multi-week absence leaves a temporary gap in the defensive backfield. As a result, the coaching and medical staff will carefully manage Fitzpatrick's rehabilitation while relying on depth options like Andre Cisco to step up. Although it's not ideal for a significant offseason acquisition to miss games early in the season, avoiding a long-term injury designation ensures that the veteran player can return at full strength without rushing his recovery.