New York Jets wide receiver and kick returner Lucky Whitehead is out indefinitely after breaking his foot in practice this week.
Whitehead is expected to be out four to six weeks, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday. Whitehead will get a second opinion to see if surgery will speed up the recovery time.
The Jets claimed Whitehead off waivers two days after he was cut by the Dallas Cowboys on July 24 following an initial report that the 25-year-old was accused of petty larceny. The Prince William County (Va.) Police Department later said it identified the wrong man and regretted the impact the errors had bestowed upon Whitehead and his family.
The 5-foot-9, 180-pound Whitehead was injured Monday and the next day was seen on crutches, wearing a walking boot.
Jets coach Todd Bowles said Tuesday it was unclear whether Whitehead will require surgery.
"I don't know if he's out for the year, but I know he's out for a little while," Bowles said.
In the Jets' 7-3 win over the Tennessee Titans in the preseason opener on Saturday night, Whitehead returned two punts for 10 yards and one kickoff for 23 yards. He did not catch a pass.
Whitehead recorded nine receptions for 64 yards over 30 games in two seasons with the Cowboys, and returned 44 punts for 305 yards and 33 kickoffs for 846 yards.
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