The season is over for two New York Jets.

Jesse Chatman and Erik Ainge went on injured reserve Tuesday. 

Chatman was suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy and saw limited action once he returned.  How limited was his playing time?  Here are his stats for the three games he was active: 5 carries for 8 yards; 2 receptions for 5 yards.  No touchdowns.

Yeah, not much of an impact.

Chatman injured his knee while blocking on a kickoff return in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The injury drops the Jets to just Thomas Jones and Leon Washington in the backfield.  Oh sure, you could count fullback Tony Richardson, but he's touched the ball less than Chatman has this season.  Richardson has 1 reception for 4 yards on the year.  Look for the Jets to sign another tailback just for insurance purposes.

How Ainge wound up on IR is a mystery to me.  I was surprised that he made the team and was doubly surprised when Gang Green didn't put him on the practice squad.  Ainge, this season's fifth-round pick from Tennessee, somehow injured his right foot and will be "lost" for the year.

Just goes to show that an injury can occur at any moment to any player.

No matter how important or marginal.
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