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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Won't play vs. New England
Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.Vera-Tucker suffered an ankle injury during the New York Jets' Week 7 loss to the Steelers. The injury was severe enough for him to miss all three practices this week, and the 2021 first-round pick will be sidelined for Sunday's contest. Xavier Newman came in for Vera-Tucker after the latter injured his ankle, but the former sustained a neck injury in that contest, leaving Jake Hanson as the top candidate to start at right guard for Sunday's AFC East clash.
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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Unlikely to return Sunday
Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle) is considered to be doubtful to return to Sunday night's game against the Steelers.Vera-Tucker sustained an ankle injury in the first half and his night now appears to be done. In Vera-Tucker's absence, Xavier Newman took over at right guard versus Pittsburgh.
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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Questionable to return
Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Steelers.Vera-Tucker suffered an ankle injury in the first half of the game and his status for the rest of the night is uncertain as a result. Xavier Newman replaced him at right guard and will likely remain in that spot if Vera-Tucker is unable to return.
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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Returns to practice
Alijah Vera-Tucker (Achilles) participated in team drills Friday, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.Vera-Tucker tore his Achilles tendon last October and missed the final 13 weeks of the regular season. However, he now appears to be back to full health and is expected to be the New York Jets' starting right guard for the 2024 campaign.
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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Trending toward return
Coach Robert Saleh said Thursday that Alijah Vera-Tucker (Achilles) is trending toward returning to practice next week, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.Vera-Tucker tore his Achilles' tendon in Week 5 against the Broncos last season, so he's a little over nine months removed from the injury. The 14th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, Vera-Tucker started all 16 games as a rookie but has missed 22 of 34 games to injuries over the last two seasons. He's expected to handle right guard duties for the New York Jets in 2024.
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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Remains on schedule
Alijah Vera-Tucker (Achilles) is expected to be ready for training camp, according to head coach Robert Saleh, Ethan B. Greenberg of the New York Jets' official site reports.The expectation has been for Vera-Tucker to be ready for training camp since OTAs took place in May. However, Saleh's reaffirmation of this Tuesday, with another month crossed off the calendar, provides greater confidence the veteran should be healthy going into the 2024 campaign.
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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Still not ready
Alijah Vera-Tucker (Achilles) hasn't been cleared for football activities yet, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.Vera-Tucker suffered a torn Achilles tendon Oct. 8 against the Broncos. The veteran offensive lineman is still expected to be ready for training camp and should be the New York Jets' starter at right guard in 2024.
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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Will play right guard in 2024
Alijah Vera-Tucker (Achilles) said Wednesday it's "comforting" to know he'll be sticking at one position in 2024 as the New York Jets' starting right guard, Randy Lange of the team's website reports.Vera-Tucker will kick back inside this coming season after bouncing all over the offensive line throughout his first three years in the NFL. He served as the Jets' starting right tackle for five games in 2023 prior to sustaining a torn Achilles' tendon, but he said his rehab is going well, and the expectation is that he'll be ready to go for the start of the 2024 campaign. Barring further injuries or additions, the Jets' offensive line appears set from left to right. Tyron Smith and John Simpson will start on the left side, Joe Tippmann, will start at center, and Vera-Tucker and Morgan Moses will start on the right side.
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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Making progress
Alijah Vera-Tucker (Achilles) said Wednesday that he's "feeling good" and is "definitely on pace for a good start to the season," Caroline Hendershot of the New York Jets' official site reports.Vera-Tucker suffered a torn Achilles' tendon Oct. 8 against the Broncos, but the veteran offensive lineman has made positive progress in his recovery from surgery and could be ready to practice by the time training camp begins in late July. After playing right tackle for the Jets prior to suffering his season-ending injury, Vera-Tucker may move inside to play right guard in 2024.
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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Option picked up
New York Jets GM Joe Douglas said Saturday that the team will exercise Alijah Vera-Tucker's (Achilles) 2025 fifth-year option, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.This was a no-brainer move for New York. Even though Vera-Tucker has 22 games over the last two seasons with significant triceps and Achilles injuries, he's been the the Jets' best lineman when on the field. Adding offensive line help has been an offseason priority for the Jets, who signed LT Tyron Smith and OG John Simpson while trading for RT Morgan Moses. The Jets also selected OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu in the first round of this week's NFL Draft. Vera-Tucker was playing right tackle at the time of his season-ending torn Achilles. He figures to kick back inside to guard in 2024.
