Jets head coach Aaron Glenn was not scheduled to speak to reporters on Thursday, but he made a brief appearance in the media room to discuss right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker’s injury. Glenn confirmed reports from the last two days that Vera-Tucker tore his left triceps and that he will miss the entire season as a result. Glenn said it is …
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There’s now more clarity on the arm injury suffered by Jets right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, New York fears Vera-Tucker has suffered a season-ending torn triceps muscle. Vera-Tucker is seeking a second opinion to confirm the injury and consult on a potential surgery. Vera-Tucker previously suffered a torn triceps muscle in 2022, but that was to …
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The 2025 season hasn’t started yet, but the New York Jets are already facing some potential misfortune. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker is feared to have suffered a season-ending torn triceps during Tuesday’s practice. Schefter added that Vera-Tucker will seek a second opinion to confirm the diagnosis. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini first reported that Vera-Tucker suffered …
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On the eve of the Jets season opener against the Steelers Sunday at MetLife Stadium, which is being billed as a new beginning under first-year head coach Aaron Glenn, the team has been dealt a debilitating blow. Alijah Vera-Tucker, the Jets starting right guard, has reportedly suffered a significant arm injury and is facing the possibility of undergoing surgery that …
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Rich CiminiSep 3, 2025, 09:49 AM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for the New York Daily News and is a …
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Jets right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker is no stranger to serious injuries and he may be dealing with another one. Dianna Russini of TheAthletic.com reported on Wednesday morning that Vera-Tucker could miss significant time with an injury. Adam Schefter of ESPN followed up to report that it is an arm injury and Vera-Tucker is soliciting further opinions to see if he …
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On Monday, Alijah Vera-Tucker spoke to the media about being named one of the Jets’ team captains. By Wednesday, his season was in jeopardy. Vera-Tucker suffered a potentially serious arm injury and could miss significant time, league sources told The Athletic. Vera-Tucker is a crucial piece of what the Jets anticipate being a strength of their offense — the offensive …
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Jeff BorzelloJul 23, 2025, 09:07 PM ET Close Jeff Borzello is a basketball recruiting insider. He has joined ESPN in 2014. USC freshman basketball player Alijah Arenas will sit out six to eight months after suffering a knee injury that will require surgery, the school announced Wednesday. Arenas, the son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, was a five-star recruit …
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USC freshman Alijah Arenas might miss the entire 2025-26 season after suffering a torn meniscus, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Arenas, a 5-star recruit, was the No. 7 overall player and top-ranked shooting guard in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2025 class. In April, the 18-year-old was involved in a car crash that resulted in him briefly being placed …
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