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Jets Place Rookie CB Azareye’h Thomas on IR as Shoulder Surgery Nears

His absence exposes a thin cornerback group following the Sauce Gardner trade.

Overview

  • The Jets placed the third-round corner on injured reserve on December 13, ending his 2025 season.
  • Thomas said on social media he will undergo shoulder surgery in a couple of days.
  • He injured his shoulder in Week 14 against the Dolphins and finished with 12 appearances and five starts, including the last five opposite Brandon Stephens.
  • His rookie totals were seven passes defended, 22 tackles and two tackles for loss, with deflections in six straight games per team reporting.
  • New York activated linebacker Cam Jones and elevated quarterback Adrian Martinez and defensive back Tre Brown, with the 3–10 team also down rookie Tyler Baron at a position group already reshaped by the Gardner deal.