🧵 1. Jets suffer major setback as top offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker tears Achilles tendon, ruling him out of the season. 😔 #sports
🧵 1. Jets suffer major setback as top offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker tears Achilles tendon, ruling him out of the season. 😔 #sports
🧵 3. Vera-Tucker injured in the second quarter during a routine play, tearing the tendon while backpedaling on a grass field. He knew something was wrong, but played another play.
🧵 4. Jets' O-line takes another hit, with Vera-Tucker joining quarterback Aaron Rodgers on the sideline. May have to shuffle the lineup, possibly starting Max Mitchell at right tackle.
🧵 5. Rookie Carter Warren a potential option, but still has a long way to go after missing most of training camp with knee and shoulder injuries. Jets considering their in-house options.
🧵 Read more at: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38616444/jets-lose-top-o-lineman-alijah-vera-tucker-achilles-season
🧵 2. This is the second consecutive year Vera-Tucker has suffered a season-ending injury, both at Empower Field at Mile High. Tough luck for the talented rookie. 😢