The Jets placed Mauigoa (quadriceps) on injured reserve Saturday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Mauigoa suited up for the Jets' Week 6 loss to the Patriots before being ruled out for Week 7 against the Browns. The linebacker has missed three regular-season games so far in 2026 and will need to miss at least four more while on IR.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Won't play in Week 7
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Mauigoa (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Mauigoa will be sidelined for the fourth time in five games due to a quadriceps injury, which prevented him from practicing during Week 7 prep. His absence gives the Jets one less contributor on special teams, and his next chance to play is Week 8 against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 1.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: DNP Wednesday
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Mauigoa (thigh) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Mauigoa is considered week-to-week with a thigh injury. The linebacker exited the Jets' Week 6 loss to the Patriots early due to the injury and did not return to the contest.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Questionable to return
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Mauigoa (thigh) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jets.
Mauigoa left in the first half of Sunday's game with a thigh injury. The 23-year-old will be further evaluated by medical staff to determine if he can return. Trevin Wallace may see more time in a depth role should Mauigoa remain out.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Estimated as full participant Wednesday
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Mauigoa (quadriceps) was estimated as a full participant on the Jets' official injury report Wednesday.
Mauigoa has sat out the last three games because of a quad injury he picked up back in Week 2 versus the Packers, but it now looks like he's on track to return to game action in Week 6. All 24 of his snaps so far this year have come on special teams.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Won't play against Cleveland
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Mauigoa (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Mauigoa was held out of practice all week due to a quadriceps injury, which will force him to miss a third consecutive game. Jamien Sherwood and Demario Davis will continue to operate as the Jets' starting linebackers in the absence of Mauigoa, whose next chance to play is Week 6 against the Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 18.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Ruled out again for Week 4
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Mauigoa (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Mauigoa will miss a second straight game after he was injured in the Jets' Week 2 loss to the Packers. Mauigoa has played just 24 snaps on special teams this season.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Won't play Sunday
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Mauigoa (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Mauigoa has not practiced since he sustained a quadriceps injury in the Jets' Week 2 overtime loss to the Packers. The outside linebacker will need another player to take over his special-teams snaps as he continues to recover from the injury.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Won't play versus Detroit
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Mauigoa (quadriceps) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Lions, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Mauigoa suffered the quadriceps injury in the overtime loss to the Packers in Week 2. It's unknown when he will be back on the field. However, Mauigoa has only seen action on special teams this season, so his absence won't impact things too much.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Ruled out for rest of Week 2
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Mauigoa (quadriceps) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Green Bay.
With both Mauigoa and Marcelino McCrary-Ball (ankle) both done for the day, Troy Reeder will operate in an elevated role on defense for the rest of Sunday's game. Mauigoa sustained a quad injury during the second quarter, and he'll finish his day without recording a tackle.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Questionable to return against Green Bay
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Mauigoa (quadriceps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers.
Mauigoa went down in the second quarter with a quadriceps injury before recording any statistics. With Marcelino McCrary-Ball (ankle) also questionable to return, Troy Reeder is the only remaining depth linebacker for the Jets.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Done for season
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The Jets placed Mauigoa (neck) on injured reserve Friday, Susanna Weir of the Jets' official site reports.
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.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Out for Week 17
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Mauigoa (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.
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.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Won't play vs. NOLA
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Mauigoa (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.
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.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Opens week with DNP
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Mauigoa (neck) did not practice Wednesday.
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 misses time.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Possible concussion
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Mauigoa is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
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.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Good to go for TNF
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Mauigoa (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Thursday night's game against the Patriots.
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.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Considered full participant Monday
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Mauigoa (concussion) was listed as a full participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Mauigoa was unable to clear concussion protocol prior to the team's 27-20 win over the Browns on Sunday, but he continues to trend in the right direction ahead of Week 11. The Jets held a walkthrough Monday, and the linebacker will have two more chances to officially leave the concussion behind him this week before the Jets visit the Patriots on Thursday night.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Questionable for Sunday
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Mauigoa (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Mauigoa entered the league's concussion protocol following the Jets' Week 8 win over the Bengals. The fifth-round rookie logged a full practice Friday and awaits the evaluation of an independent neurologist for permission to suit up for Sunday's game. As one of the Jets' starting outside linebackers, Mauigoa's potential absence would force either Mykal Walker, Ja'Markis Weston or Kobe King into a starting role.
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Jets' Francisco Mauigoa: Fades injury report for Week 6
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Mauigoa (foot) does not carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Broncos.
The rookie fifth-rounder appeared to sustain a foot injury during the Jets' Week 5 loss to the Cowboys. Mauigoa wasn't listed on the injury reports leading up to Sunday's game, so he'll be good to go for Sunday's game in London, England. He's logged 16 tackles (seven solo) through the first five regular-season games of his NFL career.
