It's another day and another injury for the ' defense. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Big Blue defensive lineman will have his season end due to a torn pectoral muscle and will be placed on injured reserve, according to a source who has spoken to the player. ESPN New York first reported the news. Ayers was having a stellar first season in New York after in April, which looked like a bargain a few weeks ago. The 29-year-old defensive end was tied for the team lead in sacks, with five, despite playing in a rotation and was Pro Football Focus' No. 4 overall 4-3 defensive end Garrison Mathews Jersey and No. 3 in pa s rushing. It's another giant lo s in a spiraling Big Blue season, as are and , who join Ayers on IR.Here are some other injury storylines we are following Tuesday: quarterback suffered a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right (throwing) shoulder, Rapoport reported, according to a source who has spoken to the player. The team thinks he can play Sunday.Some bad news: Tenne see placed wide receiver reserve with a lacerated spleen.Per the Houston Chronicle, pa s rusher Wednesday from noted Dr. James Andrews. will have surgery on his fractured thumb and will be out "a couple weeks," according to the team. Honey Badger will then play with a cast.The saw a pair of players remain on the sidelines during Tuesday's practice. Wide receiver sat out Tuesday.Kicker was sore and didn't go, but coach .Safety made his return after leaving 's game with an eye injury. said told the team he was dealing with some hip discomfort on Monday night. The coach Johnathan Williams Jersey said the kicker has a hip flexor injury. Rex added that tight end is in the concu sion protocol.The latest Around The NFL Podcast and debates whether deserves the starting job. Find more Around The NFL content on .