QKiko Mauigoa LB NYJ (9) Fri 12/26/25 5:22 PM
QKiko Mauigoa
LB NYJ (9)
The Jets placed Mauigoa (neck) on injured reserve Friday, Susanna Weir of the Jets' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
QKiko Mauigoa LB NYJ (9) Fri 12/26/25 2:07 PM
QKiko Mauigoa
LB NYJ (9)
Mauigoa (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.
EDGE Analysis
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.
QKiko Mauigoa LB NYJ (9) Wed 12/24/25 7:29 PM
QKiko Mauigoa
LB NYJ (9)
Mauigoa (neck) did not practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
QKiko Mauigoa LB NYJ (9) Fri 12/19/25 5:12 PM
QKiko Mauigoa
LB NYJ (9)
Mauigoa (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.
EDGE Analysis
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.
QKiko Mauigoa LB NYJ (9) Wed 12/17/25 7:21 PM
QKiko Mauigoa
LB NYJ (9)
Mauigoa (neck) was estimated to be a non-participant at the Jets' walkthrough Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mauigoa was sidelined for the team's Week 15 loss to the Jaguars due to a neck injury, and he appears to be still working his way back. The linebacker will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's contest against New Orleans. Mykal Walker would likely handle a larger workload again on defense in Week 16 if Mauigoa remains inactive.
QKiko Mauigoa LB NYJ (9) Fri 12/12/25 2:01 PM
QKiko Mauigoa
LB NYJ (9)
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Friday that Mauigoa (neck) is ruled out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville,
EDGE Analysis
Mauigoa will miss at least one game due to the neck injury he suffered Week 14 against Miami, which had been initially diagnosed a shoulder issue. Kobe King and Mykal Walker will stand to handle increased defensive snaps for as long as Mauigoa remains sidelined.
QKiko Mauigoa LB NYJ (9) Wed 12/10/25 7:29 PM
QKiko Mauigoa
LB NYJ (9)
Mauigoa (neck) did not practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
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 were to miss time.
QKiko Mauigoa LB NYJ (9) Sun 12/7/25 3:26 PM
QKiko Mauigoa
LB NYJ (9)
Mauigoa (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Mauigoa cleared concussion protocol, but he's still dealing with an apparent shoulder injury. In his absence, Mykal Walker and Kobe King will likely continue to see added opportunities on defense.
QKiko Mauigoa LB NYJ (9) Sun 12/7/25 2:08 PM
QKiko Mauigoa
LB NYJ (9)
Mauigoa is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
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.
QKiko Mauigoa LB NYJ (9) Wed 11/12/25 8:36 PM
QKiko Mauigoa
LB NYJ (9)
Mauigoa (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Thursday night's game against the Patriots.
EDGE Analysis
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.