Johnson confirmed Monday via a post on his personal Instagram account that he suffered a torn right Achilles' tendon in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
The news was expected but is still a blow for Johnson and the Jets defense, especially with edge rusher Haason Reddick in the midst of a holdout. With Johnson out for the season and no obvious end in sight for Reddick's holdout, Will McDonald and Micheal Clemons will likely serve as the Jets' starting defensive ends beginning with Thursday's game against the Patriots. Johnson will likely be placed on injured reserve in the coming days and will presumably undergo surgery in the near future.