Jake Locker saw no malicious intent in hit from Jets

Sep 29, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker (10) is taken from the field after an injury during the game against the New York Jets during the first half at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

Speaking to reporters for the first time since suffering a hip injury against the New York Jets, Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker clarified that he didn’t think there was any malicious intent behind the hit. The third-year-pro out of Washington is expected to miss four-to-six weeks of playing time.

Said Locker:

"I didn’t feel like that on the field and after watching it, you know, it wasn’t anything malicious. I kind of got bounced into the second guy. I didn’t feel like they were out to get me, no (USA Today Sports)."

Though it’s good news that Locker won’t miss too much of the season, his absence will certainly be a blow to a Tennessee Titans team that is 3-1 so far this year. Before suffering the injury, Locker was completing a career-best 62.2% of his passes and had thrown six touchdowns to no interceptions.

We wish Locker the best in his recovery. The Tennessee Titans will host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

[Source: USA Today Sports]

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