"Durability has been an issue for Vera-Tucker, who has missed extended time in two of his four seasons due to various injuries, including a season-ending triceps injury in 2022. This latest triceps injury is to the opposite arm from the one he injured in 2022, sources told Schefter. He also missed 12 games in 2023 because of a torn Achilles."
"This is a tough blow for Vera-Tucker, 26, who is in the final year of his rookie contract. A first-round draft pick in 2021, he is making a guaranteed $15.3 million -- the amount of his fifth-year option. Early in training camp, first-year Jets coach Aaron Glenn expressed an interest in extending Vera-Tucker's contract. Glenn called him "a great player," adding, "hopefully, at some point, we can try to talk and get something done.""
Alijah Vera-Tucker will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn triceps and undergoing season-ending surgery. The injury occurred during Tuesday's practice and affects the opposite arm from a 2022 season-ending triceps injury. Vera-Tucker has missed extended time in two of his four NFL seasons, including a torn Achilles in 2023. The Jets had relied on Vera-Tucker to help guide rookie right tackle Armand Membou. Joe Tippmann could shift from center to right guard with Josh Myers playing center. Vera-Tucker is 26 and in the final year of his rookie contract with $15.3 million guaranteed.
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