Jets rule out TE Mason Taylor, DE Will McDonald, 2 others vs. Patriots
Sep 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor (85) reacts to the play during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The New York Jets have ruled out defensive end Will McDonald, tight end Mason Taylor and two others for Sunday's game against New England.
Head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Friday that McDonald (knee), Taylor (neck), defensive tackle Jay Tufele (foot) and linebacker Francisco Mauigoa (neck) will not play against the visiting Patriots (12-3).
None of the four players participated in practices for the Jets (3-12) on Wednesday or Thursday.
McDonald, 26, leads New York with 8.0 sacks and has 30 tackles and 19 quarterback hits in 15 games (14 starts).
Taylor, 21, has 44 catches for 369 yards and one touchdown in 13 games (11 starts) since New York drafted him in the second round in April.
Tufele, 26, has recorded 12 tackles in 12 games (two starts) in his first season with the Jets.
Mauigoa, 22, has 45 tackles in 12 games (eight starts) since being selected in the fifth round of the 2025 draft.
--Field Level Media
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