Jets place Williams and McCraryBall on IR for at least four games

The New York Jets placed linebackers Quincy Williams and Marcelino McCraryBall on injured reserve on Tuesday, sidelining two key defensive contributors for at least four games after injuries sustained in Sunday’s 29-27 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team announced the moves on its official X account; both players will be eligible to return no earlier than Week 8.

Williams exited the Week 3 game with a shoulder injury and will miss a minimum of four games while he recovers. League sources said the injury is not expected to be season ending. McCraryBall, who replaced Williams during the game, sustained a hamstring problem that the Jets said will also keep him out for at least the same period. Both players were added to injured reserve as the team made corresponding roster moves to create openings on the 53-man roster.

To fill one of the vacancies, the Jets signed linebacker Mark Robinson off another team’s practice squad. Robinson, a fourth-year veteran who has spent time with multiple organizations, appeared in several regular-season games earlier this year on special teams. The move comes as the Jets will likely rely on less experienced options in the short term, with...