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Jets First-Round Pick Kenyon Sadiq Has Minor Hernia Procedure

Team doctors say the short repair will cost the rookie voluntary OTA time with an expected return for training camp.

Overview

  • Coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Thursday that rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq underwent a minor hernia repair and will miss organized team activities for several weeks.
  • Glenn said the Jets knew about the hernia before the draft and that Sadiq managed the issue during his last college season and at rookie minicamp.
  • The club characterizes the procedure as minor and expects Sadiq to be cleared in time for the start of training camp in late July.
  • Sadiq was the No. 16 overall pick because of his receiving upside and rare athleticism, and the team still plans to use him as a versatile pass-catching weapon.
  • Missing early reps could slow his on-field development and timing with teammates, so the key things to watch are his rehab progress and how the Jets handle tight end snaps in OTAs and camp.