Mauigoa (quadriceps) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Green Bay.
With both Mauigoa and Marcelino McCrary-Ball (ankle) both done for the day, Troy Reeder will operate in an elevated role on defense for the rest of Sunday's game. Mauigoa sustained a quad injury during the second quarter, and he'll finish his day without recording a tackle.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Questionable to return against Green Bay
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Mauigoa (quadriceps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers.
Mauigoa went down in the second quarter with a quadriceps injury before recording any statistics. With Marcelino McCrary-Ball (ankle) also questionable to return, Troy Reeder is the only remaining depth linebacker for the Jets.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Plays Friday
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: Opens week with DNP
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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: Possible concussion
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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
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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
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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: Questionable for Sunday
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Mauigoa (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Mauigoa entered the league's concussion protocol following the Jets' Week 8 win over the Bengals. The fifth-round rookie logged a full practice Friday and awaits the evaluation of an independent neurologist for permission to suit up for Sunday's game. As one of the Jets' starting outside linebackers, Mauigoa's potential absence would force either Mykal Walker, Ja'Markis Weston or Kobe King into a starting role.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Limited in Wednesday's practice
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Mauigoa (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Mauigoa entered the league's concussion protocol following the Jets' Week 8 win over the Bengals. He had additional time to progress in his recovery thanks to the Jets' Week 9 bye and was able to participate in Wednesday's practice. However, even if Mauigoa practices in full Thursday or Friday, he would need to clear an evaluation from an independent neurologist in order to be allowed to play against the Browns on Sunday. The rookie fifth-rounder has 34 tackles (13 solo) through the first eight regular-season games of his NFL career.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Fades injury report for Week 6
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Mauigoa (foot) does not carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Broncos.
The rookie fifth-rounder appeared to sustain a foot injury during the Jets' Week 5 loss to the Cowboys. Mauigoa wasn't listed on the injury reports leading up to Sunday's game, so he'll be good to go for Sunday's game in London, England. He's logged 16 tackles (seven solo) through the first five regular-season games of his NFL career.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Avoids serious injury
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Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Monday that Mauigoa will be fine after sustaining a foot injury in Sunday's 37-22 loss to the Cowboys, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
The 2025 fifth-round pick from Miami played 62 total snaps (49 on defense, 13 on special teams) prior to sustaining his foot injury, recording four total tackles. Glenn's comments Monday suggest Mauigoa avoided a serious issue and will travel with the team for the Week 6 matchup against the Broncos in London. However, if the injury is too much to overcome by Sunday, Mykal Walker could see increased work on the Jets' first-team defense.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Selected in Round 5 by Jets
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The Jets selected Mauigoa in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 162nd overall.
Mauigoa spent the last two seasons at Miami and was an All-ACC contributor in each campaign. His success in college was based primarily on his motor and work ethic, something that should carry over into the pros. Mauigoa will be competing for a role on special teams during camp.
