"New York Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker suffered a torn triceps that will land him on injured reserve and likely end his season just days before kick-off for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport was first to report the severity of the injury on Thursday morning, after it came to light a day earlier that the 26-year-old guard had sustained a serious arm injury."
"This is the second time in his career that a torn triceps has derailed his season. It was one of the knocks that limited him to just 12 games between the 2022 and 2023 campaigns. Now, the final year of his rookie contract has gone up in smoke, meaning he will have to prove to teams that he is capable of staying healthy when he hits free agency next offseason."
"Now, the final year of his rookie contract has gone up in smoke, meaning he will have to prove to teams that he is capable of staying healthy when he hits free agency next offseason. Vera-Tucker was to be looked upon as an anchor of the Jets' offensive line, especially as a mentor to his young peers, second-year Penn State product Olu Fashunu and rookie right tackle Armand Membou, whom the Jets took No. 7 overall during April's draft."
Alijah Vera-Tucker suffered a torn triceps that will place him on injured reserve and likely end his season just days before Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This marks the second torn triceps of his career and follows injuries that limited him to 12 games across 2022-2023. The final year of his rookie contract is now in jeopardy, forcing him to prove his durability before free agency. The Jets lose an intended anchor and mentor for young linemen Olu Fashunu and Armand Membou. Coaching staff must reshuffle the line—shifting Joe Tippmann to right guard and inserting Josh Myers at center—to protect Justin Fields and support the run-heavy offense.
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