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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Officially on IR
Alijah Vera-Tucker (triceps) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.Vera-Tucker was ruled out for the season Thursday, so this move was a formality to free up a roster spot. The New York Jets haven't confirmed their plans to replace Vera-Tucker at right guard, but Joe Tippmann could shift over, with Josh Myers taking Tippmann's spot at center.
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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Confirmed out for season
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn announced Thursday that Alijah Vera-Tucker will miss the entire 2025 season due to a torn triceps.According to Brian Costello of the New York Post, Vera-Tucker will undergo surgery early next week under the supervision of renowned arm specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Vera-Tucker is expected to face a seven-month rehab, which should put him on track to be ready for the start of the offseason program next spring. Glenn didn't go into specifics about how the Jets plan to replace Vera-Tucker, but Joe Tippmann -- who won the starting center job coming out of the preseason -- could shift over to Vera-Tucker's spot at right guard. In that scenario, free-agent pickup Josh Myers would start at center for the Jets.
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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Requires season-ending surgery
Alijah Vera-Tucker is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery on his torn triceps in coming days, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Vera-Tucker suffered the triceps injury during practice Tuesday, and after receiving a second opinion, he determined that surgery was the best course for treatment. The 2021 first-round pick will now have missed significant time in three of his first five years in the NFL; he previously suffered a season-ending triceps tear to his opposite arm in 2022, and he missed 12 games in 2023 due to a torn Achilles. Joe Tippmann had been penciled in to start at center this season, but he could slide over to Vera-Tucker's spot at right guard for Sunday's opener versus the Steelers, which would clear the way for Josh Myers to fill in at center.
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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Likely done for the year
Alijah Vera-Tucker is believed to have suffered a torn triceps injury that will result in his indefinite placement on IR, and likely prove season-ending, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.The starting right guard suffered the injury during a one-one-one drill at practice. Vera-Tucker also previously suffered a torn right triceps in 2022, as well as a torn Achilles in 2023, but he started 15 regular-season games last year in what was a career-best campaign. His loss is now a significant blow for the New York Jets. Backup guard Xavier Newman could bump into the starting lineup as a result, but New York could also opt to move one of Joe Tippmann or Josh Myers from center over to right guard for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Significant arm injury feared
Alijah Vera-Tucker is believed to have sustained a potentially serious injury Wednesday and may be in danger of missing time, including Sunday's regular-season opener against the Steelers, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Vera-Tucker is dealing with an arm injury that may require surgery, and for which he's now seeking a second opinion. The starting right guard is coming off the best season of his career, and his loss for any amount of time would be a notable blow to quarterback Justin Fields, as well as running backs Breece Hall and Braelon Allen.
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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Will play in season finale
Alijah Vera-Tucker is active for Sunday's Week 18 matchup against Miami.Vera-Tucker has been battling an ankle injury much of the season and logged a DNP/DNP/LP progression in practice this week, but he'll be able to take the field for New York's 2024 finale. The fourth-year guard has played every one of the New York Jets' offensive snaps over the past seven weeks.
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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Active Week 14
Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle) is available for Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins, Randy Lange of the New York Jets' official website reports.Vera-Tucker practiced in limited fashion Friday following back-to-back DNPs, so he was already trending in a positive direction. Look for the right guard to take on his usual responsibilities assuming he avoids any setbacks.
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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Questionable for Sunday
Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the New York Jets.Vera-Tucker upgraded to a limited practice Friday after logging consecutive DNPs to open the Jets' week of practice, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's divisional matchup. However, if the fourth-year pro can't overcome his ankle issue in Week 14, expect Jake Hanson to serve as the Jets' top right guard.
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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Returning to action in Week 10
Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup against Arizona, Randy Lange of the New York Jets' official site reports.Vera-Tucker is set to return from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 7 against Pittsburgh. His return comes at a good time, as fellow guard Jake Hanson is inactive Sunday due to a hamstring injury.
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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Could return in Week 10
Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.Vera-Tucker practiced in full Friday after opening the New York Jets' week of practice with consecutive DNPs, so it appears that he's trending toward returning in Week 10. However, if Vera-Tucker cannot overcome his ankle issue Sunday, Olu Fashanu could work as the Jets' top right guard.
