ALIJAH VERA-TUCKER NEWS

Jets Press Pass | Sauce Gardner & Alijah Vera-Tucker Hear from the Jets cornerback and offensive lineman leading up to the Titans game.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets' Morgan Moses and Alijah Vera-Tucker 'Gelling' on the Right Side of the O-Line Green & White’s Duo Playing Together for the First Time Since 2021

AUGUST 12, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

OL Alijah Vera-Tucker Is Back; Excited to Put the Pads On On Veteran Tyron Smith: ‘When He Gives Advice We Listen’

JULY 29, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Alijah Vera-Tucker: It Feels Great to be Back Out There with the Guys Jets OL speaks with the media after Saturday's open training camp practice.

JULY 27, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Returns to practice Vera-Tucker (Achilles) participated in team drills Friday, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.

Impact Vera-Tucker tore his Achilles tendon last October and missed the final 13 weeks of the regular season. However, he now appears to be back to full health and is expected to be the Jets' starting right guard for the 2024 campaign.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jets Practice Report | Alijah Vera-Tucker Returns to Team Periods Olu Fashanu Takes Reps in Place of Tyron Smith; Aaron Rodgers, Tyrod Taylor Lead Successful Red-Zone Period

JULY 26, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Trending toward return Coach Robert Saleh said Thursday that Vera-Tucker (Achilles) is trending toward returning to practice next week, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.

Impact Vera-Tucker tore his Achilles' tendon in Week 5 against the Broncos last season, so he's a little over nine months removed from the injury. The 14th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, Vera-Tucker started all 16 games as a rookie but has missed 22 of 34 games to injuries over the last two seasons. He's expected to handle right guard duties for the Jets in 2024.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

RG Alijah Vera-Tucker Likes the Look & Feel of Jets' Revamped O-Line AVT Says Achilles Rehab 'Going Really Well,' It's 'Comforting' to Know He Can Focus on Just One Position in '24

MAY 1, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Alijah Vera-Tucker: I'm Grateful for Another Year on This Team OL Alijah Vera-Tucker speaks with the media during phase 2 of the voluntary offseason workout program.

MAY 1, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Option picked up Jets GM Joe Douglas said Saturday that the team will exercise Vera-Tucker's (Achilles) 2025 fifth-year option, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Impact This was a no-brainer move for New York. Even though Vera-Tucker has 22 games over the last two seasons with significant triceps and Achilles injuries, he's been the the Jets' best lineman when on the field. Adding offensive line help has been an offseason priority for Douglas, signing LT Tyron Smith and OG John Simpson while trading for RT Morgan Moses. The Jets also selected OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu in the first round of this week's NFL Draft. Vera-Tucker was playing right tackle at the time of his season-ending torn Achilles. He figures to kick back inside to guard in 2024.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jets to pick up Alijah Vera-Tucker's fifth-year option The Jets are exercising Alijah Vera-Tucker’s fifth-year option for 2025.

APRIL 27, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

AFC East winners and losers from first wave of NFL free agency

The initial wave of free agency has not been kind to the AFC East, with more talent leaving the division than entering. Here's a breakdown.

MARCH 14, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Jets GM Joe Douglas: Alijah Vera-Tucker Will Stay at One Position in 2024 Season Green & White Plan to Utilize ‘Different’ Avenues to Fill Vacancies Along the Offensive Line

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets Face 'Difficult' Contract Decision on Alijah Vera-Tucker The New York Jets face one of the most puzzling fifth-year option situations in the league with oft-injured Alijah Vera-Tucker.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Jets OL Alijah Vera-Tucker: 'All I Want Is to Stay Healthy' Second Consecutive Season-Ending Injury Had a Huge Impact

JANUARY 10, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Alijah Vera-Tucker: I'm Feeling Great and Progressing Well Through My Rehab Jets offensive lineman speaks with the media at the end of the 2023 season and provides an update on his rehab from his Achilles injury.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets O-line burning questions after Alijah Vera-Tucker injury: Who replaces him? Is Mekhi Becton OK? The New York Jets lost a key player on their offensive line. So now what?

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • NJ.COM

Jets Lose OL Alijah Vera-Tucker to Torn Achilles Versatile Lineman’s Season Ends in Denver for Second Consecutive Year

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets OL Alijah Vera-Tucker out for season due to torn Achilles The Rocky Mountains haven’t been kind to Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Will Jets Sign Seven-Year Starter to Replace Alijah Vera-Tucker? Former Cowboys’ mainstay medically cleared, looking to sign with NFL team

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

New York Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker out for the season with torn Achilles tendon

Jets' Alijah Vera-Tucker tore his Achilles tendon Sunday against the Broncos, and the injury will sideline him for the rest of the season.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Jets' Vera-Tucker out for season with torn Achilles The third-year player had started all five games for New York.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon

New York Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker has a torn Achilles tendon that will sideline him for the rest of the season

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Report: Jets RT Alijah Vera-Tucker (calf) to miss time Aug 12, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) blocks Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Mar...

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jets' Robert Saleh gives ominous update on Alijah Vera-Tucker injury vs. Broncos The scene for the New York Jets and Alijah Vera-Tucker was all too familiar on Sunday in Denver.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • NJ.COM