Zuniga was placed on the Jets' practice squad COVID-19 list Saturday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Zuniga was selected in the third round of the 2020 Draft, but he has only appeared in 11 games over the last two seasons. Suiting up in three games this season, Zuniga has three tackles (one solo), one sack and a forced fumble on 53 snaps on the defensive line.
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Jets' Jabari Zuniga: Lifted from IR
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The Jets activated Zuniga (quadriceps) from injured reserve Wednesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
Zuniga was placed on IR before Week 1, and now the team will have a chance to see what their rookie third-round pick can do on the field. The 23-year-old defensive end had strong measurables (4.64-second 40, 127-inch broad jump) at the combine after being a four-year star at Florida, and he should operate as a situational player behind starters Henry Anderson and Quinnen Williams.
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Jets' Jabari Zuniga: Heads to IR
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The Jets placed Zuniga (quadriceps) on injured reserve Monday.
The rookie third-round pick will be forced to miss at least the first three games, but he could be available for Week 4's clash against the Broncos. Zuniga is slated to start in a reserve role once he gets healthy, as Quinnen Williams and Henry Anderson are seemingly locked into starting roles to begin the year.
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Jets' Jabari Zuniga: Dealing with injury
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Zuniga (quadriceps) sat out Friday's practice, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.
The rookie third-round pick looks primed for a consistent role as an edge rusher in the Big Apple, as he recorded notable combine measurables and a solid collegiate career at Florida. He'll have to overcome this quad injury first, but he'll have plenty of time with the team's season opener Sept. 13 against Buffalo.
