The New York Jets are concerned that starting guard Alijah Vera-Tucker tore his triceps, which would end his season, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Vera-Tucker is reportedly getting a second opinion to confirm the diagnosis and see if he’ll need surgery. He previously tore his triceps in 2022, although that injury was to his opposite arm, according to Schefter.
He was hurt during practice Tuesday, according to Schefter.
A first-round pick in 2021, Vera-Tucker has developed into a crucial piece of the Jets’ offensive line. However, he’s been unable to shake the injury bug throughout his NFL career. His 2022 triceps tear limited him to seven games that season, while he played only five games in 2023 due to an Achilles injury. He bounced back to start 15 games last year.