new york jets The 5-2 start to the season was hit hard on Monday, with coach Robert Saleh saying both Bryce-Hall RB Bryce-Hall and offensive lineman Alija Vera-Tucker are out for the rest of the season with serious injuries. announced that he would be absent.
Saleh held a press conference on Monday to announce the grim news. Hall suffered a torn ACL In Sunday’s victory over the Denver Broncos, Vera Tucker will undergo season-ending surgery on her triceps.
“It’s always tough. Two potential Pro Bowlers between Brees and AVT,” Saleh said of the pair. Ty Johnson did a really great job.
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“We’ve had players shuffling all year in our offensive line, but I believe the players here can step in and continue the work that’s been done before them. .”
Saleh has “all the confidence in the world” that the Jets offense can continue to play at the same level despite losing a key member of the run game.
“I think they’ll be fine. I say this all the time. Somebody go to Michael Carter and say he can’t do it. Somebody go to Ty Johnson and say he can’t do it. Somebody go to Cedric’ (Ogbuehi) And tell him he can’t do it. We have all the confidence in the world that we can do the job.”
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Hall has been key to the Jets’ offense this season. He has a team-leading 463 yards rushing and four touchdowns on 80 attempts, including a 62-yard touchdown run. against the Broncos. He also recorded 19 catches for 218 yards and 1 touchdown.
Vera Tucker has been one of the Jets’ most versatile players since being drafted in the first round of the 2021 draft, starting at left guard, left tackle, right guard, and right tackle in two seasons.
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“It’s a great opportunity for someone else to step up and make a name for themselves, but I’m more hurt because Brees and AVT have had a season of what they’re doing and the direction they’ve been going. sex,” said Saleh.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.