New York Jets defensive end Jermaine Johnson confirmed on social media Monday that his right Achilles is torn, meaning he will miss the remainder of the season. "This is not a dark time for me, although there will be dark days ahead," Johnson said in his post. Johnson's injury, suffered in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Tennessee Titans, ramps up the pressure on New York to resolve its contract dispute with Haason Reddick if he still wants to play for Jets. Reddick requested a trade from the Jets on Aug. 12. The Pro Bowl edge rusher, holding out since his arrival from the Philadelphia Eagles in the spring, has forfeited two game checks ($792,000 apiece) and has accumulated more than $5 million in mandated fines. Without Reddick and Johnson, who recorded 7.5 sacks last season and made the Pro Bowl as an injury replacement, the Jets are dangerously thin on the edge in their 4-3 front. Their top ends are Will McDonald IV and ...