Ahead of a Week 17 matchup with the New England Patriots, HC Aaron Glenn ruled out a pair of rookies — TE Mason Taylor and LB Kiko Mauigoa — as well as edge Will McDonald IV and DL Jay Tufele.

“You’re always disappointed [with] anybody that’s hurt that you’re counting on to go out there and play for you,” Glenn said. “But especially for the rookies, because those reps are valuable for all of those guys.”

Four members of the Jets’ 2025 draft class have missed significant time due to injury this season, while OL Armand Membou and S Malachi Moore have seen the most action. Membou has played all but 1 offensive snap, while Moore has played 82 percent of defensive snaps.

“A couple of things [are] telling me he is very, very coachable and he wants to do the right things,” Glenn said of Moore, citing his forced fumble against the Saints and his ability to execute in various situations. “Listen, he’s still going to make his mistakes, and we all know that. But there are steps he’s taken that we can all see that he’s going to be a hell of a player for us.”

Glenn said of Membou: “I think he individually understands exactly what we wanted from him. And he’s delivered, for the most part. There are some things that he has to clean up. There are some rookie mistakes that he’s had, but for the most part I think he’s been a damn good player for us.”

Young Players Continue to Get Reps
Though Aaron Glenn would like to see all members of the 2025 draft class on the field, he stressed the importance of some other young players seeing an increase in playing time.

“We don’t want any injuries to happen, but when they do happen, this gives guys an opportunity to go out there and play and really give us a chance to evaluate those guys,” Glenn said.

In the secondary, UDFAs Jordan Clark and Dean Clark have both gotten more reps, while CB Qwan’tez Stiggers — a second-year player — has started the last two games for the Green & White. Dean Clark made his first pro start against New Orleans and played every defensive snap.

“Each and every snap is a learning experience, and those snaps are valuable,” said Dean Clark. “So, I don’t take that for granted.”

He added: “I always prepared like I was a starter, no matter what. So that if the opportunity came to be, I was ready for it. I’m thankful for the opportunity.”