Overview
- Head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed the starting right guard tore his triceps in practice and will undergo surgery, with an estimated seven-month recovery.
- The injury occurred during Tuesday’s session, with multiple reports indicating it happened in a one-on-one drill.
- Glenn said the staff is evaluating replacements, with reporting pointing to a potential shift of center Joe Tippmann to right guard and Josh Myers to center, while Xavier Newman is the listed reserve guard.
- Vera-Tucker, voted a captain last week, previously missed time with a torn triceps in 2022 and a torn Achilles in 2023 after starting 15 games in 2024.
- The loss comes days before the opener against the Steelers’ formidable front and removes a veteran presence next to rookie right tackle Armand Membou as the Jets work to protect new quarterback Justin Fields.