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Jets' COVID-19 Outbreak Continues to Grow

The New York Jets placed guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and cornerback Michael Carter II on the COVID list, joining a group of Jets players infected with the virus.

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Left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and defensive back Michael Carter II were both placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Jets on Tuesday, per ESPN's Field Yates. 

Those two rookies join a group of Jets that have already tested positive for the virus, a list of players that continues to grow within the organization (and across the league). 

On Monday, Jets head coach Robert Saleh revealed to reporters that defensive end John Franklin-Myers had also landed on the team's COVID list. Defensive lineman Folorunso Fatukasi, gunner Justin Hardee and safety Sharrod Neasman are also among that have also tested positive for the virus in recent days.

On the bright side, the Jets finally activated backup quarterback Mike White from the reserve/COVID-19 list, but it's clear that Gang Green will be missing a slew of players this week against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Specifically, losing Vera-Tucker would be a huge blow up front for New York if he can't play on Sunday. While Saleh said that he was "optimistic" George Fant would be able to return from a knee injury at left tackle, there's a good chance that New York will be starting backups at both those two positions on the left side. 

On another note, New York will be without tight end Ryan Griffin for the rest of the regular season. Griffin was placed on IR with a knee injury by the team on Tuesday. 

The Jets also claimed safety Will Parks and signed defensive lineman Freedom Akinmoladun to the practice squad on Tuesday.

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Max Goodman covers the New York Jets for Sports Illustrated and FanNation. He also covers the New York Yankees, publisher  of Sports Illustrated and FanNation's Yankees site, Inside The Pinstripes. Before starting out with SI, Goodman attended Northwestern University and the Medill School of Journalism. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Master’s Degree in Sports Media, graduating in 2019. While at school, Goodman gathered valuable experience as an anchor and reporter on NNN SportsNight and played on the club baseball team. Goodman previously interned at MLB.com as an associate reporter covering the Miami Marlins. He also interned with ESPN, working as an associate reporter on Mike Greenberg's Get Up. Goodman is from New York City. He grew up in Hell's Kitchen. Follow Goodman on Twitter @MaxTGoodman and connect with him via email by reaching out at maxgoodmansports@gmail.com.

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