After the NFL draft, Joe Douglas answered another New York Jets order of business. He informed the New York media that the team will, indeed, pick up guard Alijah Vera-Tucker‘s fifth-year option, keeping him in the Green and White at least through 2025.
No more fun. The NFL Draft is over and the league is immediately going back to work.
The Jets have not made a decision on offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker's fifth-year option yet. They have until May 2 to pick up the option. "We haven’t talked about that yet," General Manager Joe Douglas told beat reporters Friday.
While all eyes are on the 2024 NFL Draft, the New York Jets have another decision to make in the next few weeks. May 2 is the deadline for NFL teams to decide on fifth-year options for first-round picks from the 2021 draft.
The Jets guard finds a home on the offensive line New York Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker’s calling card since being drafted has been his ability to play anywhere on the offensive line.
The New York Jets entered the NFL’s legal tampering period with three openings along their offensive line. After reportedly signing guard John Simpson, two still remain, but GM Joe Douglas has plenty of options still available to him.
Addressing the offensive line is priority No. 1 for the New York Jets this offseason, but the versatility that Alijah Vera-Tucker brings to the table provides GM Joe Douglas with some flexibility in how he goes about tackling that major need.
The New York Jets may love the versatility of offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker, but that doesn't mean that they want to keep moving him around.
Where will Alijah Vera-Tucker play along the offensive line in 2024? The New York Jets traded up in first round of the 2021 NFL draft. With their second pick of the first round, they then selected University of Southern California offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker.
Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker gives the team plenty of flexibility. He has played every position except center in his three NFL seasons. After playing right guard and right tackle in 2023, the Jets can base their free agency and draft strategies based on where they want to play Vera-Tucker.
The futures of young stars Bryce Huff and Alijah Vera-Tucker with the New York Jets remains up in the air. But some clarity was provided by Jets general manager Joe Douglas at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday.
Will the New York Jets plead or repeal the fifth? The decision could come to define their offseason. A fateful spring awaits offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker, who is due for his fifth-year option worth over $15.4 million.
The 2021 NFL Draft was a landmark opportunity for the New York Jets. Joe Douglas was entering the off-season with the second overall pick and the 21st overall pick thanks to the Jamal Adams trade.
On Saturday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers would be medically cleared to return in Week 16 after tearing his Achilles in Week 1.
The New York Jets announced they have placed OL Alijah Vera-Tucker on injured reserve. He’ll miss the remainder of the 2023 season with a torn Achilles
As if the New York Jets haven’t had enough bad luck this season, head coach Robert Saleh announced on Monday that offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker is out for the year after suffering a torn Achilles on Sunday against the Broncos.
The Jets won what was dubbed the "Nathaniel Hackett Bowl" on Sunday, delivering an impressive offensive performance in the process. The unit was dealt a notable blow on the injury front, however.
After spending several months rehabbing his previous injury, Duane Brown has a new one and is on IR. That forced a shakeup that may have a long-term impact.
New York Jets' 2021 first-rounder Alijah Vera-Tucker was living up to his draft status, but then injury hit. When OTAs pick up next week, the former No.
Potentially no player was more valuable to the 2022 New York Jets than do-it-all offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker. His first of many selfless position changes for this Jets football team took place last offseason.
Per Rich Cimini, Jets OL Alijah Vera-Tucker is done for the season with a torn triceps. It’s another big blow for the Jets offense, as Vera-Tucker was
When the New York Jets made the move up for Alijah Vera-Tucker in the 2021 NFL draft, there was much to be excited about. He was a talented player both physically and athletically who had played at a high level in college at USC.
With Adams unlikely to play again this season, due a $18.1 million cap hit in 2023 and the Seahawks not likely to be a contender any time soon, it's becoming clear the trade was a blunder for Seattle.
From all accounts, New York offensive guard Alijah Vera-Tucker had a good rookie season. Then I turned on the game film, and I walked away less than impressed with the Jets' 2021 first-round draft choice (No.
One of the New York Jets’ most significant recent additions was the draft pick of Alijah Vera-Tucker. The team traded up to get him in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.
Anthony Muñoz is ready to watch Alijah Vera-Tucker “Fight On” in appropriate switch to New York Jets colors. Muñoz, Vera-Tucker’s fellow University of Southern California alum, told Jets team reporter Jack Bell about his high hopes for the 14th overall pick of April’s draft earlier this week.
One of the priorities for the New York Jets this off-season was bolstering their offensive line, as they went out and utilized draft capital and free-agent money to upgrade the unit.
In a piece I wrote on draft night last month, I praised the Jets for trading up for USC guard Alijah Vera-Tucker. Surrounding rookie quarterback Zach Wilson
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