The New York Jets received troublesome news just four days before they are scheduled to kick off the 2025 season against the Pittsburgh Steelers . According to ESPN , the Jets fear that starting offensive guard Alijah Vera-Tucker has suffered a season-ending torn tricep. He is getting a second opinion to see if surgery is necessary.

The former No. 14 overall pick out of USC was slated to be the Jets' starting right guard this season and is playing on his fifth-year option in 2025. Vera-Tucker started all 15 games he played for the Jets last season but has struggled to remain healthy over the course of his young NFL career. Mike Tomlin is 'certainly expecting' Cam Heyward to play vs. Jets amid All-Pro DL's contract situation Bryan DeArdo

Vera-Tucker suffered a torn tri

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