New York Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker suffered a season-ending Achilles injury on Sunday, coach Robert Saleh announced Monday.
Vera-Tucker, considered the Jets' best offensive lineman, has started games at both guard and tackle this season. He has been starting at right tackle after left tackle Duane Brown went on injured reserve, necessitating Mekhi Becton's move from right tackle to left tackle.
This is the second straight season Vera-Tucker has suffered a season-ending injury. He suffered a triceps injury that ended his 2022 season.
The Jets drafted Vera-Tucker in the first round of the 2021 draft.