US EditionNew York Jets RG Alijah Vera-Tucker Out for Season with Torn Triceps
Alijah Vera-Tucker's injury ends his 2025 season, raising concerns about his durability after missing 12 games in 2023 due to an Achilles injury, per team sources.
- On September 3, 2025, the New York Jets reported starting right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker suffered a torn triceps feared to end his season before Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium.
- Vera-Tucker entered the season coming off a breakout 2024 campaign with 15 starts and strong run-blocking, was voted a captain earlier this week, and is entering his rookie contract's final year.
- Medical updates show Vera-Tucker is seeking a second opinion and surgery is under consideration after the injury occurred during positional drills; sources say this triceps injury is on the opposite arm from 2022.
- The Jets will respond by shuffling their interior line, moving Tippmann to right guard with Myers at center, while Newman and Membou take bigger roles, increasing reliance on the running game for Glenn's offensive plans.
- Longer term, the setback means Alijah Vera-Tucker faces durability concerns after his third major injury in four years, forcing the Jets to manage a full 17-game schedule without their 2021 first-round pick.
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Jets lose major piece to offense days before season begins
New York Jets star right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker tore his triceps and will be out for the season, head coach Aaron Glenn announced Thursday.Vera-Tucker, 26, sustained the injury in practice on Tuesday. He will undergo surgery and faces a seven-month rehabilitation."He was a big player for us, but we have to continue to keep rolling," Glenn said to reporters on Thursday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMGlenn said he is still eva…
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Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker to miss season with torn triceps, coach Aaron Glenn confirms
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets suddenly have a big question mark on their offensive line — before they've even played a game.
New York Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker tears tricep, may miss upcoming season
New York Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, 26, may miss the upcoming 2025-26 season after suffering an injury during practice on Tuesday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter posted on X that “Jets fear that guard Alijah Vera-Tucker suffered a season-ending torn tricep. He is getting a second opinion to confirm the injury and see if surgery is necessary;” Schefter later reported that “this is now the second time Jets G Alijah Vera-Tucker has suffered a triceps inj…
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