For the second year in a row, Alijah Vera-Tucker's season will be cut short after a season-ending injury against the Broncos in Denver.
Even when the New York Jets win, something goes wrong. Gang Green had some déjà vu in more ways than one on Sunday after it was revealed that offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker ruptured his Achilles in their 31-21 victory against the Denver Broncos. Of course, Vera-Tucker is the second Jet to be lost for the year due to an Achilles injury – Aaron Rodgers suffered the same injury on just his fourth snap in a Jets uniform.
But this also is the second straight season that Vera-Tucker suffered a season-ending injury at Mile High Stadium. Last season, he tore his triceps against the Broncos in their home stadium. Head coach Robert Saleh said Vera-Tucker's injury was a 'concern' following Sunday's win, but when the MRI revealed the bad news, he admitted they were still a bit 'surprised.
New York was forced to switch up its offensive line last week thanks to a combination of injury and poor play – with Duane Brown injured, the Jets moved Mekhi Becton back to the left side and moved Vera-Tucker from guard to tackle on the right side. But now, with Vera-Tucker having a Pro Bowl type season, they'll have to make more changes. Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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