Jets First-Round Pick Kenyon Sadiq Undergoes Hernia Surgery
Aaron Glenn said the first-round pick had a minor hernia procedure after rookie minicamp and should be ready for training camp.
- New York Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq underwent surgery to repair a hernia, coach Aaron Glenn announced Thursday, with the first-round pick expected to return for training camp in July.
- Glenn noted that Sadiq played through the injury during his final season at Oregon and continued dealing with it throughout the Jets' rookie minicamp in early May.
- The Jets signed kicker Younghoe Koo after announcing that Cade York has a groin injury, though York is expected to return to practice next week.
- Second-Year tight end Mason Taylor will see increased repetitions with the first-team offense while Sadiq remains sidelined during the ongoing organized team activities.
- Head coach Frank Reich plans to integrate Sadiq into the offense as a pass-catching threat for quarterback Geno Smith once training camp opens in July.
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Jets' Kenyon Sadiq has hernia surgery. Aaron Glenn expects rookie TE to be ready in training camp
New York Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq recently had surgery to repair a hernia. Coach Aaron Glenn says Sadiq will be ready during training camp in July. Sadiq was the 16th overall pick from Oregon and is expected to…
Jets first-round TE Kenyon Sadiq out weeks after hernia surgery
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