That’s disheartening. Jarvis Landry went down with an ankle injury this week, and it’s going to end his season — the New Orleans Saints put the veteran slot receiver on injured reserve ahead of their Week 16 game with his old Cleveland Browns team. His first season with his hometown team totaled 25 receptions for 272 yards and a single touchdown through 9 games, all marks the lowest of his pro career. The nature of his ankle injury is unclear, so he could hypothetically return in time for the playoffs, but come on — we’re talking about the playoffs?
It’s been a disappointing homecoming for Landry. He exploded onto the scene in Week 1 with 7 receptions for 114 yards in a fourth-quarter comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons, but he couldn’t keep up the pace while dealing with injury. When he did return to the lineup, Landry struggled with contested catch opportunities and didn’t look the part of a reliable possession receiver. It’s a shame things didn’t work out differently.
