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Jets Rookie Kenyon Sadiq Sidelined After Post‑Surgery Setback

Coaches have curtailed his camp work to protect his recovery with the goal of having him ready for the Sept. 13 season opener.

Overview

  • Head coach Aaron Glenn said Tuesday that exams revealed a setback in Sadiq’s recovery from offseason sports hernia surgery and that the rookie will be out “a little bit,” with no firm timeline given.
  • Sadiq practiced the first three days of training camp on a maintenance plan but missed practice on Monday and Tuesday as the team shut him down after the exam findings.
  • Glenn stressed a cautious, medically driven approach and said he is very confident Sadiq will be available for the Week 1 game in Tennessee on Sept. 13.
  • The Jets expect Sadiq to miss most or all of the preseason, a loss of practice reps that will slow his on‑field development and chemistry with quarterback Geno Smith.
  • Sadiq was the No. 16 pick from Oregon and a top pass‑catching prospect, and his absence creates short‑term opportunities for Mason Taylor, Jeremy Ruckert and Jelani Woods to earn expanded roles in the offense.