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| HT/WT: 6-2, 233 lbs |
| Birthplace: Ili'ili, American Samoa |
| Age: 23 |
| School: Miami (Fla.) |
| Experience: 2 |
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Top Francisco Mauigoa News
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Questionable to return
Mauigoa (thigh) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jets.
Mauigoa left in the first half of Sunday's game with a thigh injury. The 23-year-old will be further evaluated by medical staff to determine if he can return. Trevin Wallace may see more time in a depth role should Mauigoa remain out.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Estimated as full participant Wednesday
Mauigoa (quadriceps) was estimated as a full participant on the Jets' official injury report Wednesday.
Mauigoa has sat out the last three games because of a quad injury he picked up back in Week 2 versus the Packers, but it now looks like he's on track to return to game action in Week 6. All 24 of his snaps so far this year have come on special teams.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Won't play against Cleveland
Mauigoa (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Mauigoa was held out of practice all week due to a quadriceps injury, which will force him to miss a third consecutive game. Jamien Sherwood and Demario Davis will continue to operate as the Jets' starting linebackers in the absence of Mauigoa, whose next chance to play is Week 6 against the Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 18.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Ruled out again for Week 4
Mauigoa (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Mauigoa will miss a second straight game after he was injured in the Jets' Week 2 loss to the Packers. Mauigoa has played just 24 snaps on special teams this season.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Won't play Sunday
Mauigoa (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Mauigoa has not practiced since he sustained a quadriceps injury in the Jets' Week 2 overtime loss to the Packers. The outside linebacker will need another player to take over his special-teams snaps as he continues to recover from the injury.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Won't play versus Detroit
Mauigoa (quadriceps) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Lions, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Mauigoa suffered the quadriceps injury in the overtime loss to the Packers in Week 2. It's unknown when he will be back on the field. However, Mauigoa has only seen action on special teams this season, so his absence won't impact things too much.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Sits out of practice again
Mauigoa (quadriceps) missed practice for the second day in a row Thursday.
The linebacker suffered the injury during last week's loss to the Packers and did not return to the contest. It appears to still be bothering him, as he has yet to return to the field. Mauigoa has only played on special teams so far this season.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Ruled out for rest of Week 2
Mauigoa (quadriceps) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Green Bay.
With both Mauigoa and Marcelino McCrary-Ball (ankle) both done for the day, Troy Reeder will operate in an elevated role on defense for the rest of Sunday's game. Mauigoa sustained a quad injury during the second quarter, and he'll finish his day without recording a tackle.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Questionable to return against Green Bay
Mauigoa (quadriceps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers.
Mauigoa went down in the second quarter with a quadriceps injury before recording any statistics. With Marcelino McCrary-Ball (ankle) also questionable to return, Troy Reeder is the only remaining depth linebacker for the Jets.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Plays Friday
Mauigoa logged five tackles (three solo) during Friday night's preseason game against the Buccaneers.
Mauigoa participated in 52 percent of the Jets' defensive snaps, playing 33 downs. The linebacker also had a presence on special teams, playing 14 snaps for the unit. The 23-year-old is returning from a neck injury that caused him to miss the final four games of the 2025 regular season.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Done for season
The Jets placed Mauigoa (neck) on injured reserve Friday, Susanna Weir of the Jets' official site reports.
Mauigoa suffered a neck injury in Week 14 and hasn't participated in practice since. With the move to IR, the 2025 fifth-round pick will finish with 45 tackles (16 solo) in 12 games played. Mykal Walker is expected to have a larger role with Mauigoa out for the final two games of the season.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Out for Week 17
Mauigoa (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.
Mauigoa is now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a neck injury sustained in the Week 14 loss to the Dolphins. The 2025 fifth-round pick from Miami has had a solid rookie campaign, recording 45 total tackles across 12 appearances. While he remains sidelined Sunday, expect Mykal Walker to have a larger role in the Jets' linebacker corps.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Still working through neck issue
Mauigoa (neck) did not practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
A neck injury has prevented Mauigoa from playing in the Jets' last two games. He's also been unable to practice, so he'll have to log at least a limited session by Friday to have a realistic chance of being available for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
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