Trio of concussions haunts Jets in preseason

The Jets scratched together a 30-22 preseason victory over Atlanta on Friday night, but it was the sudden departure of three of his players that had head coach Todd Bowles concerned.

Wide receiver Jeremy Kerley led a tandem of three Jets that left the field with concussions, Bowles confirmed after the game. Tailback Daryl Richardson and safety Durell Eskridge also left with similar knocks to the head.

Kerley, who had two catches for 38 yards on Friday, also suffered a concussion with the team in 2013. He is competing with Quincy Enunwa this summer for the No. 3 receiver position on the depth chart behind Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker. 

The Jets' loss, and the reported concussion to Robert Griffin III the night before, again bring to light one of the NFL's pressing concerns in recent years: players' heads getting bashed in. Statements have been made, but no propositions offered and no agreements had, by owners and coaches that the exhibition season should be shortened. Whether that would involve a longer regular season no one has said for certain in favor or against. Until that happens, these questions will remain.

The Jets lost three other players to other injuries on the night: receiver Shaquelle Evans (back), tackle Ben Ijalana (knee), and defensive back Dashaun Phillips (rib).