Jets TE Kenyon Sadiq sidelined after hernia surgery setback
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
New York Jets tight end Kenyon Sadiq is not participating in practice for a third consecutive day. Head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed a setback in Sadiq's recovery from hernia surgery, stating the team must plan for him to be out "a little bit" longer. Sadiq, drafted 16th overall in April 2026, underwent surgery in May. Despite this, Glenn expressed confidence that Sadiq would be available for the season opener against the Titans. Other tight ends on the roster include Mason Taylor, Jeremy Ruckert, Jelani Woods, and Chase Curtis.
- •Kenyon Sadiq missed practice for the third straight day.
- •He is recovering from a setback after hernia surgery.
- •Aaron Glenn expects Sadiq back for Week 1 against the Titans.
- •Other tight ends include Taylor, Ruckert, Woods, and Curtis.
- 3:04 PMYahoo Sports — Jets first-round pick Kenyon Sadiq out a couple more weeks after core muscle surgery
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — Key Jets rookie to miss time after “setback”
- 5:57 PMYahoo Sports — How much time will the Jets' Kenyon Sadiq miss after hernia surgery setback?
- 4:59 PMCBS NFL — Kenyon Sadiq injury update: Jets tight end to miss time after suffering 'setback'
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq has a setback in return from hernia surgery, out 'a little bit'
- 4:43 PMESPN — Jets rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq to miss time after hernia setback - ESPN
- 3:19 PMYahoo Sports — Jets' Kenyon Sadiq suffers setback, will miss time in training camp
- 2:53 PMYahoo Sports — Jets TE Kenyon Sadiq out "a little bit" due to setback after hernia surgery
"New York Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq will be sidelined “a little bit” after coach Aaron Glenn said the first-round pick had a setback in his recovery from offseason hernia surgery. Sadiq, the No. 16 overall selection out of Oregon in April, had the injury while in college and he and the team opted to have the procedure done during the offseason. Glenn said Sadiq, who was on what the coach called “a maintenance program,” practiced the first three days of training camp, but didn't participate Monday or Tuesday.
"Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq is going to miss time in training camp per head coach Aaron Glenn. It’s a positive that Sadiq is likely to be ready by Week 1, but the Jets are surely hoping he won’t be out for long. Training camp reps are arguably more important to Sadiq than any […]
"Jets first-round pick Kenyon Sadiq is not practicing on Tuesday for the third straight day and head coach Aaron Glenn said in his press conference that the rookie tight end will miss more time.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 3:04 PMJets first-round pick Kenyon Sadiq out a couple more weeks after core muscle surgery
Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq remains out of practice after core muscle surgery in May, but he's getting closer to a return.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 3:06 PMKey Jets rookie to miss time after “setback”
Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq is going to miss time in training camp per head coach Aaron Glenn. It’s a positive that Sadiq is likely to be ready by Week 1, but the Jets are surely hoping he won’t be out for long. Training camp reps are arguably more important to Sadiq than any […]
- ESPNAug 4, 2026, 4:43 PMJets rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq to miss time after hernia setback - ESPN
Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq is expected to miss time after suffering a setback from hernia surgery in May, coach Aaron Glenn said Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 5:57 PMHow much time will the Jets' Kenyon Sadiq miss after hernia surgery setback?
Here's what we know about Kenyon Sadiq's status for the Jets after he suffered a hernia surgery setback.
- CBS NFLAug 4, 2026, 4:59 PMKenyon Sadiq injury update: Jets tight end to miss time after suffering 'setback'
The rookie tight end is dealing with a setback from offseason hernia surgery, but head coach Aaron Glenn expects him back for Week 1
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 4:58 PMJets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq has a setback in return from hernia surgery, out 'a little bit'
New York Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq will be sidelined “a little bit” after coach Aaron Glenn said the first-round pick had a setback in his recovery from offseason hernia surgery. Sadiq, the No. 16 overall selection out of Oregon in April, had the injury while in college and he and the team opted to have the procedure done during the offseason. Glenn said Sadiq, who was on what the coach called “a maintenance program,” practiced the first three days of training camp, but didn't participate Monday or Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 3:19 PMJets' Kenyon Sadiq suffers setback, will miss time in training camp
New York Jets rookie Kenyon Sadiq suffered a setback while recovering from surgery in the spring, forcing him to miss time in training camp.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 2:53 PMJets TE Kenyon Sadiq out "a little bit" due to setback after hernia surgery
Jets first-round pick Kenyon Sadiq is not practicing on Tuesday for the third straight day and head coach Aaron Glenn said in his press conference that the rookie tight end will miss more time.
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