New York Jets special teams player Justin Hardee will be sidelined for four to six weeks after undergoing hamstring surgery. Hardee, who made his first Pro Bowl last season, is regarded as one of the top gunners in the league and plays on every punt and kickoff unit. His absence will be felt most on the punt-coverage unit. The Jets also have another gunner, Brandin Echols, who will miss his second consecutive game with a hamstring injury. Hardee is seventh in the league in special teams tackles since entering the league in 2017.

• Justin Hardee, the New York Jets special teams player, will be out for four to six weeks after undergoing hamstring surgery.
• Hardee is regarded as one of the top gunners in the league and plays on every punt and kickoff unit.
• His absence will be felt most on the punt-coverage unit.
• The Jets also have another gunner, Brandin Echols, who will miss his second consecutive game with a hamstring injury.
• Hardee is seventh in the league in special teams tackles since entering the league in 2017.