Jets RT Alijah Vera-Tucker tears Achilles, done for year
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New York Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker will miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles.
Vera-Tucker, 24, was injured during Sunday's 31-21 win against the Denver Broncos. NFL Network originally reported that the Jets were optimistic their 2021 first-round pick (No. 14 overall) only injured his calf.
But Monday afternoon, coach Robert Saleh told reporters t