Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Returning to action in Week 10
Rotowire
Vera-Tucker (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup against Arizona, Randy Lange of the 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.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Could return in Week 10
Rotowire
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 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.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Missing more time
Rotowire
Vera-Tucker (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Texans.
Vera-Tucker was unable to practice all week after missing the Jets' Week 8 loss to the Patriots due to an ankle injury, so it's no surprise he'll be sidelined Thursday night. Jake Hanson is expected to serve as the Jets' top right guard in Vera-Tucker's stead.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Won't play vs. New England
Rotowire
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 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.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Unlikely to return Sunday
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Questionable to return
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Returns to practice
Rotowire
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 Jets' starting right guard for the 2024 campaign.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Trending toward return
Rotowire
Coach Robert Saleh said Thursday that 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 Jets in 2024.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Remains on schedule
Rotowire
Vera-Tucker (Achilles) is expected to be ready for training camp, according to head coach Robert Saleh, Ethan B. Greenberg of the 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.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Option picked up
Rotowire
Jets GM Joe Douglas said Saturday that the team will exercise 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.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Moved to IR
Rotowire
The Jets placed Vera-Tucker (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Vera-Tucker will go on IR for the remainder of the season after he suffered an Achilles tear Sunday versus Denver. This marks the 24-year-old's second season-ending injury in as many seasons, and he will now turn his attention to recovering ahead of the 2024 campaign. With Vera-Tucker done for the year, expect rookie second-rounder Joe Tippmann to move up as the Jets' starting right guard.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Forced out Sunday
Rotowire
Vara-Tucker (calf) was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Vera-Tucker was ruled out to begin the third quarter, as it appears he suffered a knee injury at some point during the first half. The 2021-first-round pick was one of the Jets' best offensive linemen last year before he suffered a season-ending triceps injury in October. In his absence, Max Mitchell will likely step in at right guard for the remainder of Sunday's contest. Vera-Tucker's next chance to play will arrive Sunday, Oct. 15 versus Philadelphia.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Ready to go Monday
Rotowire
Vera-Tucker (ankle) wasn't listed on the Jets' injury report Thursday ahead of their Week 1 game versus the Bills, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Despite dealing with a minor ankle injury during the preseason, it looks like the Jets' starting right guard is ready for the start of the regular season. If one of Duane Brown (shoulder) or Mekhi Becton (knee) sits out, Vera-Tucker could get kicked outside to tackle too.
... See More... See Less
Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker: Dealing with minor injury
Rotowire
Vera-Tucker is considered day-to-day due to an ankle injury, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Vera-Tucker should be the team's starter at right guard, so getting him back to full health will be important for the team's offensive line. He'll now focus on his recovery so he can get back out on the field.
