New York Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) speaks to the media during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center.

The New York Jets may be without one of their starters on the offensive line for the entire 2025 season.

According to multiple reports, Jets right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker suffered a "potentially serious injury" that could require surgery. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that it's a possible torn tricep for Vera-Tucker and that he is seeking a second opinion before undergoing a procedure.

Later in the day on Wednesday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the Jets fear Vera-Tucker could miss the entirety of the season with a triceps injury that will require surgery.

The Jets recently named Vera-Tucker one of their captains for the 2025 season in head coach Aaron Glenn's first season with the team. This year is also the final year on Vera-Tucker's rookie contract as he plays out his fifth-year option for New York.

Gang Green begins its season hosting former Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, then welcomes reigning MVP Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in Week 2. Pro Football Focus recently graded out the Steelers' and Bills' defensive lines as top-five units in the NFL.

With that being the case, the Jets may be in trouble if Vera-Tucker misses significant time, as has been projected.

Alijah Vera-Tucker injury update

The Jets have not yet revealed the full nature of Vera-Tucker's injury, though Schultz reported it was a triceps injury that requires surgery. ESPN had reported earlier that it was an arm injury.

Multiple reports suggested that Vera-Tucker could miss significant time, especially if he needs a potential surgical procedure. Schultz's report indicates that Vera-Tucker's injury could be season-ending.

Jets OL depth chart

Here's how the offensive line looks according to the team's latest unofficial depth chart:

  • Left tackle: Olu Fashanu, Max Mitchell, Esa Pole
  • Left guard: John Simpson, Xavier Newman
  • Center: Joe Tippmann, Josh Myers
  • Right guard: Alijah Vera-Tucker, Xavier Newman
  • Right tackle: Armand Membou, Chukwuma Okorafor

As things currently stand, the Jets only list one player, Newman, as depth at the guard positions. He's entering his second full season with New York after he initially signed with the Jets' practice squad in October 2023.

Of the other depth options the Jets currently have rostered, Mitchell is the only tackle with some experience stepping in to play guard in emergency duties.

Membou, a rookie, was a player some scouts projected as being able to play either guard or tackle when he reached the NFL. The Jets could consider kicking him inside to fill in for Vera-Tucker and move Mitchell, a swing tackle, to the right side. However, that could risk hampering Membou's development if the team prefers him playing tackle, as they have indicated so far.

This story will be updated.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jets OL Alijah Vera-Tucker suffered 'significant injury,' per reports

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