Torn ACL ends season for Jets rookie Devin Smith

Devin Smith was finding his groove over the last few weeks. Unfortunately, he'll have to re-establish that momentum next year.

The New York Jets rookie wideout suffered a torn ACL Sunday and will be out the rest of the season.

"It's a tough break for him," Jets coach Todd Bowles said Monday, via NewYorkJets.com. "He was starting to play faster and finding his place within the offense. But he's a young guy so hopefully ... he can come back stronger next year."

Per the team's website:

Smith was injured while covering a punt midway through the third quarter. He was running across the field from his left gunner position toward the kick to the right by Ryan Quigley. He seemed to drag his left leg after planting it right before absorbing a hard hit from his left side from the Titans' Marqueston Huff near the sideline.

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With Smith out, Owusu stepping up for Jets' WR corps

Chris Owusu had his coming out party for the New York Jets in the team's final game last season, amassing 146 total yards and a touchdown in a 37-24 victory.

A dash of early-season Internet stardom, coupled with a boost up the depth chart due to Devin Smith's injury, has put the 25-year-old in a position to practice with Gang Green's No. 1 unit this summer.

So far, new head coach Todd Bowles likes what he sees.

"He's smart, he's steady, he's more deceptive (than you think), he's quicker than you think, he's always in the right place and he's young," Bowles said via ESPN.com. "He just needs a chance to play."

Those chances have continued this week, as Owusu has seen time against the Jets' top corners, including Darrelle Revis.

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