Jets place T’Vondre Sweat on IR, expect him to return this season
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Last updated Oct 31, 2026
The New York Jets have placed starting defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least the next four games. Reports indicate that the team believes the 25-year-old could return this season, although the exact timeline remains uncertain. The earliest Sweat could be back is Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins on November 29. In his absence, rookie Darrell Jackson Jr. is expected to step in as starting nose tackle. Sweat has made 17 tackles this season, impacting the team's defensive performance significantly.
- •T’Vondre Sweat is on injured reserve, missing at least four games.
- •The Jets anticipate his return this season, possibly by Week 12.
- •Rookie Darrell Jackson Jr. will likely start at nose tackle.
- •Sweat has recorded 17 tackles in seven games this season.
- •The Jets’ defense allows significantly more rushing yards without Sweat.
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Jets place DT T'Vondre Sweat on injured reserve with a knee injury
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Jets’ T’Vondre Sweat lands on IR, but there is 1 encouraging update
"The New York Jets will have to play at least the next four games without starting defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat after placing him on the IR. While it’s not ideal news for the franchise, the update does come with a silver lining. Reports indicate that the Jets expect the 25-year-old to eventually return from the IR, according to Jeremy Fowler of […] The post Jets’ T’Vondre Sweat lands on IR, but there is 1 encouraging update appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The New York Jets placed defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat on injured reserve Saturday with a knee injury.Sweat, the Jets’ top run-stuffing force on the defensive line, was injured late in the second quarter last Sunday in New York’s 28-25 loss to Miami.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 9:07 PMJets place DT T'Vondre Sweat on injured reserve with a knee injury
The New York Jets placed defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat on injured reserve Saturday with a knee injury.Sweat, the Jets’ top run-stuffing force on the defensive line, was injured late in the second quarter last Sunday in New York’s 28-25 loss to Miami.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 8:56 PMJets’ T’Vondre Sweat lands on IR, but there is 1 encouraging update
The New York Jets will have to play at least the next four games without starting defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat after placing him on the IR. While it’s not ideal news for the franchise, the update does come with a silver lining. Reports indicate that the Jets expect the 25-year-old to eventually return from the IR, according to Jeremy Fowler of […] The post Jets’ T’Vondre Sweat lands on IR, but there is 1 encouraging update appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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