NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Jets quarterback Josh McCown will miss the rest of the season with a broken left hand that will require surgery.
Coach Todd Bowles announced Monday during a conference call that Bryce Petty will start in McCown’s place for New York at New Orleans on Sunday.
McCown was injured when he was hit by Denver’s Shane Ray in the third quarter of New York’s 23-0 loss on Sunday. An X-ray revealed that the 38-year-old McCown’s nonthrowing hand was broken, and he was emotional after the game while reflecting on what had been the best season of his 15-year NFL career.
McCown, who signed a one-year, $6 million deal in the offseason, will be a free agent this winter. It is uncertain whether the Jets plan to re-sign him – or if McCown will want to play another season.
Jets quarterback Josh McCown sets a play against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 24, 2017, at MetLife Stadium. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Over 13 games, McCown completed 67.3 percent of his passes for 2,926 yards and 18 touchdowns — all career highs.
Petty started four games last season.
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