Questionable
Injury Achilles
Est. Return 8/1/2024
Will play right guard in 2024
Vera-Tucker (Achilles) said Wednesday it's "comforting" to know he'll be sticking at one position in 2024 as the Jets' starting right guard, Randy Lange of the team's website reports.
ANALYSIS
Vera-Tucker will kick back inside this coming season after bouncing all over the offensive line throughout his first three years in the NFL. He served as the Jets' starting right tackle for five games in 2023 prior to sustaining a torn Achilles' tendon, but he said his rehab is going well, and the expectation is that he'll be ready to go for the start of the 2024 campaign. Barring further injuries or additions, the Jets' offensive line appears set from left to right. Tyron Smith and John Simpson will start on the left side, Joe Tippmann, will start at center, and Vera-Tucker and Morgan Moses will start on the right side.
Vera-Tucker will kick back inside this coming season after bouncing all over the offensive line throughout his first three years in the NFL. He served as the Jets' starting right tackle for five games in 2023 prior to sustaining a torn Achilles' tendon, but he said his rehab is going well, and the expectation is that he'll be ready to go for the start of the 2024 campaign. Barring further injuries or additions, the Jets' offensive line appears set from left to right. Tyron Smith and John Simpson will start on the left side, Joe Tippmann, will start at center, and Vera-Tucker and Morgan Moses will start on the right side.
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How do Alijah Vera-Tucker's measurables compare to other guard?
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Height
6' 5"Weight
308 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.10 secShuttle Time
4.63 secCone Drill
7.70 secVertical Jump
32.0 inBroad Jump
106 inBench Press
32 repsHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
32.13 inPast Fantasy Outlooks
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2022
2021
Vera-Tucker showed off his versatility prior to a season-ending torn triceps in 2022, performing at a high level after shifting from guard to tackle on the Jets' injury-riddled offensive line. The 2021 first-round pick is projected to start at right guard in 2023.
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Making progress
Vera-Tucker (Achilles) said Wednesday that he's "feeling good" and is "definitely on pace for a good start to the season," Caroline Hendershot of the Jets' official site reports.
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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.
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Moved to IR
The Jets placed Vera-Tucker (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Out for season
Vera-Tucker will miss the remainder of the season with a torn Achilles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Expected to miss time
Vera-Tucker will undergo further testing, including an MRI, for the calf injury he suffered in Sunday's win over the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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