The New York Jets will be without running back Braelon Allen for at least the next month after placing him on injured reserve Thursday.
Allen, who sprained his MCL during Monday’s loss to the Miami Dolphins, suffered the injury while returning a kickoff in the second quarter. The earliest he can return is Week 10 against the Cleveland Browns following New York’s bye.
Jets signed RB Khalil Herbert and placed RB Braelon Allen on injured reserve.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 2, 2025
Jets Lose Braelon Allen to Injury, Add Khalil Herbert
Allen had served as the primary backup to Breece Hall, rushing for 76 yards on 18 carries this season. His absence leaves a hole in the Jets’ depth chart, one the team quickly addressed by signing veteran Khalil Herbert off the Seattle Seahawks’ practice squad.
Herbert, who has played for the Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, and Indianapolis Colts since 2021, has racked up 1,905 rushing yards and 11 total touchdowns across 56 career games. He also brings kick return experience, something the Jets’ special teams could use after recent struggles.
Me seeing Khalil Herbert get signed to a run-heavy offense that wants to utilize 2-backs (and Herbert fits the role Allen was in) https://t.co/J64WqSHM9Z pic.twitter.com/OetFp0WOyM
— Sean Mitchell (@smitchell17) October 2, 2025
The 27-year-old Herbert will now compete with rookie Isaiah Davis to serve as Hall’s primary backup until Allen returns.
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