Kiko Mauigoa - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Done for season The Jets placed Mauigoa (neck) on injured reserve Friday, Susanna Weir of the Jets' official site reports.

Impact Mauigoa suffered a neck injury in Week 14 and hasn't participated in practice since. With the move to IR, the 2025 fifth-round pick will finish with 45 tackles (16 solo) in 12 games played. Mykal Walker is expected to have a larger role with Mauigoa out for the final two games of the season.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notebook | RB Breece Hall Closing In on First 1,000-Rushing-Yard Season Rookies Mason Taylor and Kiko Mauigoa Among Players Ruled Out for Week 17; Young Players Taking Advantage of Opportunities;

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Out for Week 17 Mauigoa (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.

Impact Mauigoa is now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a neck injury sustained in the Week 14 loss to the Dolphins. The 2025 fifth-round pick from Miami has had a solid rookie campaign, recording 45 total tackles across 12 appearances. While he remains sidelined Sunday, expect Mykal Walker to have a larger role in the Jets' linebacker corps.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maye and the Patriots will try to finish 8-0 on the road and win the AFC East when they visit Jets

The New England Patriots face the New York Jets on Sunday and will try to finish 8-0 away from home

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Still working through neck issue Mauigoa (neck) did not practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact A neck injury has prevented Mauigoa from playing in the Jets' last two games. He's also been unable to practice, so he'll have to log at least a limited session by Friday to have a realistic chance of being available for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brady Cook getting third straight start for Jets against Patriots in home finale

Brady Cook is set for another start with the New York Jets

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

TE Mason Taylor, Justin Fields (Emergency QB) Inactive for Jets' Game at Saints Four Other Deactivations for New Orleans: LB Kiko Mauigoa, DLs Mazi Smith, Payton Page & Eric Watts

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Won't play vs. NOLA Mauigoa (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Mauigoa was unable to practice during Week 16 prep due to a neck injury and will miss a second consecutive game as a result. His next chance to play is Week 17 against the Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 28, though he would have to log at least a limited practice to have a realistic chance at playing.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Justin Fields says he's not ready to return, but is open to playing again this season

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields says he's dealing with a knee injury but hopes to return before the season ends

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets and Saints looking for evidence of progress in a late-season matchup of rebuilding teams

While the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints are out of playoff contention, they're both in the midst of season-long rebuilding efforts and looking for signs of progress

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Unavailable for walkthrough Mauigoa (neck) was estimated to be a non-participant at the Jets' walkthrough Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mauigoa was sidelined for the team's Week 15 loss to the Jaguars due to a neck injury, and he appears to be still working his way back. The linebacker will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's contest against New Orleans. Mykal Walker would likely handle a larger workload again on defense in Week 16 if Mauigoa remains inactive.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' undrafted rookie Brady Cook will start again at quarterback against the Saints

Brady Cook will start at quarterback for the New York Jets against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets QBs Tyrod Taylor & Justin Fields, TE Mason Taylor Inactive for Game at Jaguars Also Deactivated vs. Jacksonville: LB Kiko Mauigoa, WR Tyler Johnson, Edge Braiden McGregor, DL Mazi Smith

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Won't face Jags Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Friday that Mauigoa (neck) is ruled out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville,

Impact Mauigoa will miss at least one game due to the neck injury he suffered Week 14 against Miami, which had been initially diagnosed a shoulder issue. Kobe King and Mykal Walker will stand to handle increased defensive snaps as long as Mauigoa remains sidelined.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undrafted rookie quarterback Brady Cook to make first NFL start for Jets against Jaguars

Undrafted rookie quarterback Brady Cook will make his first NFL start for the New York Jets against the Jaguars on Sunday

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Opens week with DNP Mauigoa (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact The rookie fifth-round linebacker sustained a shoulder injury during the second quarter of this past Sunday's loss against the Dolphins and did not return. His practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his chances of playing against the Jaguars this Sunday. Kobe King and Mykal Walker would be in line for more defensive snaps if Mauigoa were to miss time.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undrafted rookie QB Brady Cook takes snaps with Jets starters with Tyrod Taylor, Justin Fields out

Brady Cook took the snaps with the New York Jets' starters at practice Wednesday

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets find familiar themes as their playoff drought hits 15 seasons and QB uncertainty continues

The New York Jets have missed the playoffs for a 15th consecutive seasons after a 34-10 loss to Miami on Sunday

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Tagovailoa wins in cold, leads Dolphins to 4th straight victory 34-10 to remain unbeaten vs. Jets

Tua Tagovailoa remained unbeaten against the New York Jets, leading the Miami Dolphins to a 34-10 victory on Sunday

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Dealing with shoulder issue Mauigoa (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Dolphins.

Impact Mauigoa cleared concussion protocol, but he's still dealing with an apparent shoulder injury. In his absence, Mykal Walker and Kobe King will likely continue to see added opportunities on defense.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Possible concussion Mauigoa is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact The rookie fifth-rounder took a hit to the head in the second quarter of Sunday's game and is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Kobe King and Mykal Walker are the top candidates for more snaps at linebacker for as long as Mauigoa is out of the game.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for TNF Mauigoa (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Thursday night's game against the Patriots.

Impact Mauigoa missed Week 10 against the Browns but appears to be all systems go for Thursday night's date with New England. The fifth-round rookie has started the last five games he's appeared in this season and has totaled 34 tackles (13 solo) on 265 defensive snaps this season.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Considered full participant Monday Mauigoa (concussion) was listed as a full participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mauigoa was unable to clear concussion protocol prior to the team's 27-20 win over the Browns on Sunday, but he continues to trend in the right direction ahead of Week 11. The Jets held a walkthrough Monday and the linebacker will have two more chances to officially leave the concussion behind him this week before the team hosts the Patriots on Thursday night.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets List LB Kiko Mauigoa, WRs Allen Lazard & Adonai Mitchell Among Inactives Also Deactivated for Browns: RB Khalil Herbert, OL Xavier Newman, TE Jelani Woods & DL Tyler Baron

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Not cleared to return Week 10 Mauigoa (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Mauigoa was able to log a full practice Friday, but he has not progressed through the league's five-step concussion protocol enough to be cleared to play Sunday. He'll need to be assessed and cleared by an independent neurologist in order to be available for the Jets' next game Thursday against the Patriots. Mauigoa's absence means Ja'Markis Weston, Kobe King and Mykal Walker are candidates to start at linebacker.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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