Jay Tufele - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

1 Lions rookie just saw his path to the 53-man roster completely open up Jay Tufele's release opens the door for rookie Skyler Gill-Howard to seize a roster spot.

JULY 29 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Cut loose by Detroit The Lions released Tufele on Tuesday.

Impact Tufele signed with the Lions in late April after appearing in 12 regular-season games for the Jets in 2025, logging 12 tackles (five solo). He'll look to catch on with a team in need of a veteran who can serve in a rotational role on the defensive line.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Going to Motor City Detroit signed Tufele on Wednesday.

Impact Tufele appeared in 12 games in a depth role with the Jets in 2025, but now he's moving on to his third team in as many seasons. Now that it looks like they are going to be without veteran starter DJ Reader, it's not too hard to imagine Tufele earning a spot on the Lions 53-man roster for 2026.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Visits Detroit The Lions hosted Tufele (foot) for a visit Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Tufele appeared in 12 regular-season games with the Jets last season, making two starts, but finished the campaign on injured reserve after recording 12 tackles (five solo) across 230 defensive snaps.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to IR The Jets placed Tufele (foot) on injured reserve Friday, Susanna Weir of the Jets' official site reports.

Impact Tufele was unable to practice all week after suffering a foot injury in the Jets' Week 16 loss to the Saints. With the move to IR, the 26-year-old will finish the season with 12 tackles (five solo). Jowon Briggs and Khalen Saunders are expected to have expanded roles on the defensive line behind Harrison Phillips with Tufele out.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Tufele (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.

Impact The USC product logged consecutive DNPs to begin the Jets' week of practice, so it's no surprise that he won't play in Sunday's divisional matchup. While Tufele is sidelined in Week 17, expect Khalen Saunders and Jowon Briggs to have expanded roles on New York's defensive line.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Tufele (foot) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Tufele was forced to leave the Jets' Week 16 loss to the Saints after sustaining a foot injury in the first half, finishing with one tackle. He has two more opportunities to fully practice and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits with foot injury Tufele (foot) is questionable to return in Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Tufele exited with a foot injury in the first half of Sunday's game and will be evaluated by medical staff to see if he can return. Jowon Briggs will be the main rotational option at defensive tackle if Tufele can't return.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets D-lineman Jowon Briggs is a one-man band, a tenor who can tackle and play 12 instruments

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DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

On track to play Sunday Tufele (knee) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Tufele spent Week 8 at Cincinnati on the sideline with a knee injury, but with the benefit of a Week 9 bye, it now looks like he'll be ready to play in Week 10 versus the Browns. After three-time All Pro Quinnen Williams was traded to Dallas on Tuesday, Tufele now projects for a starting role on the defensive line.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson, Tyrod Taylor Among Jets Inactives at Cincinnati Kene Nwangwu, Jay Tufele, Stone Smartt & Kobe King Also Deactivated for Game 8 vs. Bengals

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Ruled out against Cincy Tufele (knee) won't play Sunday against the Bengals, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.

Impact Tufele will miss at least one game after sustaining a knee injury in the Jets' Week 7 loss to the Panthers. Jowon Briggs is the team's lone available backup defensive tackle behind Quinnen Williams and Harrison Phillips, though the Jets could opt to rotate some of their defensive ends in on the interior.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Glenn keeps Jets' starting QB a secret. Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson out vs. Bengals

Coach Aaron Glenn is keeping the New York Jets' starting quarterback decision under wraps for their game against the Cincinnati Bengals

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Tyrod Taylor says he's still unaware if he'll be the Jets' starting quarterback against the Bengals

The New York Jets are keeping their starting quarterback decision under wraps for their game against the Cincinnati Bengals

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Fields or Taylor? Jets coach Aaron Glenn keeping Bengals guessing on starting quarterback

Aaron Glenn knows who the New York Jets’ starting quarterback will be against Cincinnati, but he isn't revealing his plan

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Panthers beat Jets 13-6 for third straight win, but Bryce Young leaves with injured ankle

Bryce Young threw a touchdown pass before leaving with an ankle injury, and Jaycee Horn grabbed two interceptions as the Carolina Panthers beat the New York Jets 13-6

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Leaves game with knee injury Tufele (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact Tufele sustained a knee injury early in the third quarter, and he'll be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Jowon Briggs will be the Jets' lone rotational option at defensive tackle if Tufele is unable to return.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Friday Tufele (illness) was a full participant at practice Friday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Tufele was able to increase from a limited participant Thursday to a full participant Friday, and he now appears to be set to make his return to the field after missing two contests due to an illness. The 26-year-old will be back in his reserve role behind Quinnen Williams and Harrison Phillips on the defensive line against the Dolphins on Monday Night Football.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets quarterback Justin Fields progressing in concussion protocol, could return Monday vs. Dolphins

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields remains in concussion protocol but is progressing toward a possible return for the game against Miami on Monday night

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets' defense takes a hit as linebackers Quincy Williams and Marcelino McCrary-Ball placed on IR

The New York Jets have placed linebacker Quincy Williams on injured reserve because of a shoulder injury

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets' Glenn says 'the sky's not falling' after 0-2 start as they face undefeated Buccaneers

Aaron Glenn and the New York Jets have moved on from last week's loss

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Out for Week 3 Tufele (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucs, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Tufele will miss his second straight game with an illness. Jowon Briggs and Leonard Taylor will again see increased reps behind Quinnen Williams and Harrison Phillips against Tampa Bay.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Winless, injury-depleted Jets visit the unbeaten Buccaneers on Sunday

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets quarterback Justin Fields ruled out with concussion, Tyrod Taylor to start against Buccaneers

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a concussion

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

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