Curry has rare blood disorder, hopes to play in 2022

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets defensive end Vinny Curry announced Wednesday he has a rare blood disorder that required his spleen to be removed.

The 33-year-old Curry wrote in posts on Twitter and Instagram that Jets team doctors discovered the disorder last month, but he didn’t specify the condition ailing him. Curry said he was projected to return to the field in mid-september, but he developed blood clots and is taking blood thinners that prevent him from having physical contact for the next three to six months.

“While I am incredibly disappointed that I will not be able to play with my teammates this year, I am thankful that the doctors identified my condition in time,” Curry wrote. “They have informed me that I am expected to make a full recovery and return to the field next season.”

Curry was signed to a one-year, $1.3 million deal in March to help boost the Jets’ pass rush. He had been on the active/non-football injury list throughout training camp. He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday, ending his season.

In his Twitter post, which included the words “God Got Me,” Curry thanked everyone who had already reached out to him to wish him well.

“I can promise them all,” he said, “that I will be back stronger and more determined than ever.”

The Neptune, New Jersey, native was a second-round pick of Philadelphia in 2012 out of Marshall and developed into a pass-rushing specialist during his first six years with the Eagles. He played in Tampa Bay during the 2018 season but returned to Philadelphia the following year.

Notes: Coach Robert Saleh said he is considering playing the Jets’ starters — including rookie QB Zach Wilson — on Friday night against the Eagles but probably not more than a half. He added that playing time is still being discussed . ... LT Mekhi Becton is in the NFL’S concussion protocol after injuring his head during practice Tuesday.