Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 233 lbs |
| Birthplace: Ili'ili, American Samoa |
| Age: 23 |
| School: Miami (Fla.) |
| Experience: 2 |
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Top Francisco Mauigoa News
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Plays Friday
Mauigoa logged five tackles (three solo) during Friday night's preseason game against the Buccaneers.
Mauigoa participated in 52 percent of the Jets' defensive snaps, playing 33 downs. The linebacker also had a presence on special teams, playing 14 snaps for the unit. The 23-year-old is returning from a neck injury that caused him to miss the final four games of the 2025 regular season.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Done for season
The Jets placed Mauigoa (neck) on injured reserve Friday, Susanna Weir of the Jets' official site reports.
Mauigoa suffered a neck injury in Week 14 and hasn't participated in practice since. With the move to IR, the 2025 fifth-round pick will finish with 45 tackles (16 solo) in 12 games played. Mykal Walker is expected to have a larger role with Mauigoa out for the final two games of the season.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Out for Week 17
Mauigoa (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.
Mauigoa is now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a neck injury sustained in the Week 14 loss to the Dolphins. The 2025 fifth-round pick from Miami has had a solid rookie campaign, recording 45 total tackles across 12 appearances. While he remains sidelined Sunday, expect Mykal Walker to have a larger role in the Jets' linebacker corps.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Still working through neck issue
Mauigoa (neck) did not practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
A neck injury has prevented Mauigoa from playing in the Jets' last two games. He's also been unable to practice, so he'll have to log at least a limited session by Friday to have a realistic chance of being available for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Won't play vs. NOLA
Mauigoa (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Mauigoa was unable to practice during Week 16 prep due to a neck injury and will miss a second consecutive game as a result. His next chance to play is Week 17 against the Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 28, though he would have to log at least a limited practice to have a realistic chance at playing.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Unavailable for walkthrough
Mauigoa (neck) was estimated to be a non-participant at the Jets' walkthrough Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Mauigoa was sidelined for the team's Week 15 loss to the Jaguars due to a neck injury, and he appears to be still working his way back. The linebacker will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's contest against New Orleans. Mykal Walker would likely handle a larger workload again on defense in Week 16 if Mauigoa remains inactive.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Won't face Jags
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Friday that Mauigoa (neck) is ruled out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville,
Mauigoa will miss at least one game due to the neck injury he suffered Week 14 against Miami, which had been initially diagnosed a shoulder issue. Kobe King and Mykal Walker will stand to handle increased defensive snaps for as long as Mauigoa remains sidelined.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Opens week with DNP
Mauigoa (neck) did not practice Wednesday.
The rookie fifth-round linebacker sustained a shoulder injury during the second quarter of this past Sunday's loss against the Dolphins and did not return. Now he is dealing with a listed neck issue. His practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his chances of playing against the Jaguars this Sunday. Kobe King and Mykal Walker would be in line for more defensive snaps if Mauigoa misses time.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Dealing with shoulder issue
Mauigoa (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Dolphins.
Mauigoa cleared concussion protocol, but he's still dealing with an apparent shoulder injury. In his absence, Mykal Walker and Kobe King will likely continue to see added opportunities on defense.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Possible concussion
Mauigoa is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
The rookie fifth-rounder took a hit to the head in the second quarter of Sunday's game and is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Kobe King and Mykal Walker are the top candidates for more snaps at linebacker for as long as Mauigoa is out of the game.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Good to go for TNF
Mauigoa (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Thursday night's game against the Patriots.
Mauigoa missed Week 10 against the Browns but appears to be all systems go for Thursday night's date with New England. The fifth-round rookie has started the last five games he's appeared in this season and has totaled 34 tackles (13 solo) on 265 defensive snaps this season.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Considered full participant Monday
Mauigoa (concussion) was listed as a full participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Mauigoa was unable to clear concussion protocol prior to the team's 27-20 win over the Browns on Sunday, but he continues to trend in the right direction ahead of Week 11. The Jets held a walkthrough Monday, and the linebacker will have two more chances to officially leave the concussion behind him this week before the Jets visit the Patriots on Thursday night.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Not cleared to return Week 10
Mauigoa (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Mauigoa was able to log a full practice Friday, but he has not progressed through the league's five-step concussion protocol enough to be cleared to play Sunday. He'll need to be assessed and cleared by an independent neurologist in order to be available for the Jets' next game Thursday against the Patriots. Mauigoa's absence means Ja'Markis Weston, Kobe King and Mykal Walker are candidates to start at linebacker.
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