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Jets' Pryor Evaluated For Concussion Following Special Teams Drills

CORTLAND, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) -- Calvin Pryor's first NFL practice in full pads was short-lived.

The New York Jets' safety, the team's first-round draft pick in May, was being evaluated for a concussion after injuring his head early during special teams drills Saturday.

Coach Rex Ryan said Pryor was hurt when he collided with a teammate while serving as a punt protector.

``As of right now, we don't know if it was a concussion or not,'' Ryan said. ``It was a head injury, and when those things happen, you're always going to side on being cautious. So that's what we're doing.''

Pryor jogged off the field with a trainer after the play and remained on the sideline wearing a cap and no jersey for most of the rest of practice.

The injury came on the first day the Jets wore pads and held a full-contact practice since training camp began Thursday.

``He came in there and had a good collision, so it's not like you can say he got dinged or whatever,'' Ryan said. ``But `dinged' now means you be cautious and do what's in the best interest of the young man. That's where we're at.''

Pryor, the No. 18 selection out of Louisville, is a likely starter for the Jets opposite either Dawan Landry or Antonio Allen. Nicknamed the ``Louisville Slugger'' in college for his hard-hitting style of play, Pryor has often been referred to by Ryan as ``an enforcer'' type of player.

Meanwhile, running back Chris Johnson and linebacker Garrett McIntyre were limited on ``pitch counts'' as both are coming off offseason knee surgeries. Guard Willie Colon and linebacker Antwan Barnes _ both sidelined with knee injuries _ remained on the active/physically unable to perform list. Ryan said Colon is ``real close'' to returning.

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