Overview
- The Jets placed Azareye'h Thomas on injured reserve with a shoulder issue, ruling him out for the final four games of his rookie year.
- Thomas said he will undergo shoulder surgery in the coming days, sharing the update in a personal message to fans.
- The third-round pick played 12 games with five starts and logged seven pass deflections, including a six-game streak that tied Darrelle Revis for a Jets rookie since 2000.
- He stepped into a starting role after Sauce Gardner was traded before the deadline, showing flashes that drew praise from team and media voices.
- New York activated linebacker Cam Jones and elevated quarterback Adrian Martinez and defensive back Tre Brown, while also noting this is the second rookie lost after Tyler Baron’s knee injury.