Kenyon Sadiq’s Jets debut is suddenly in play.
The New York Jets rookie tight end, who sat out the entire preseason after dealing with complications tied to hernia surgery, is expected to suit up Sunday in the opener at Tennessee. Reports said Sadiq took part in positional drills Tuesday, and Jets coach Aaron Glenn said the rookie was on track to play.
That would be a quick turn from a rough summer for the former Oregon star. Sadiq had hernia/core muscle surgery in May, missed offseason training activities, then returned for fall camp before suffering a setback on Aug. 4 that kept him out of the preseason.
The Jets used the No. 16 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Sadiq, banking on him to help an offense that in 2025 finished near the bottom in nearly every statistical category. Last season, Garrett Wilson led New York in receiving with 395 yards, while tight end Mason Taylor, a second-round pick in 2025, finished with 369 yards.
Sadiq arrives with a strong college résumé. In 2025 at Oregon, he caught 51 passes for 560 yards and eight touchdowns. The 51 catches were a program record for tight ends, the yardage ranked fourth all-time, and the touchdowns tied for second.
The NFL season begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday on NBC, with Seattle hosting New England. That game is a rematch of last February’s Super Bowl LX, which Seattle won 29-13.
Former Ducks are spread all over 2026 NFL rosters, with Sadiq among the names to watch in New York. Arizona lists Jordan Burch at linebacker.
Atlanta has Brandon Dorlus on the defensive line. Chicago’s group includes Noah Sewell at linebacker, Dillon Thieneman at safety and Dontae Manning at defensive back on injured reserve.
Cleveland has quarterback Dillon Gabriel. Dallas carries TJ Bass on the offensive line and Ajani Cornelius at offensive tackle. Denver’s roster includes Alex Forsyth at center, Troy Franklin at wide receiver and Bo Nix at quarterback, along with Luke Basso at long snapper on the practice squad and Calvin Throckmorton on the practice squad at offensive line.
Detroit features Penei Sewell at offensive tackle. Green Bay has Jordon Riley on injured reserve and safety Evan Williams. Houston lists Noah Whittington at running back on the practice squad and Jamal Hill at linebacker on the practice squad.
Indianapolis includes Bryce Boettcher at linebacker, DeForest Buckner on the defensive line and Pharaoh Brown at tight end on the practice squad. Jacksonville has Arik Armstead on the defensive line, Emmanuel Pregnong on the offensive line and Jabbar Muhammad at defensive back on the practice squad.
Kansas City’s former Ducks are Jeffrey Bassa at linebacker and Jadon Canady at defensive back. The Chargers have Jamaree Caldwell at defensive tackle, Troy Dye at linebacker, Alex Harkey at offensive line, Justin Herbert at quarterback, Isaiah World on injured reserve, Nikko Reed on the practice squad and Patrick Herbert on the practice squad.
The Rams list Terrance Ferguson at tight end. The Raiders have Malik Benson at wide receiver and Jackson Powers-Johnson at center.
New England includes Christian Gonzalez at cornerback. New Orleans has Juwan Johnson at tight end.
The Giants list Jevon Holland at safety and Kayvon Thibodeaux at defensive end.
Philadelphia has Johnny Mundt at tight end. Pittsburgh lists Derrick Harmon at defensive tackle and Steven Jones on the practice squad.
San Francisco includes Deommodore Lenoir at cornerback and Jordan James at running back. Tampa Bay has Bucky Irving at running back and Tez Johnson at wide receiver.
Washington lists Josh Conerly Jr. at offensive line and Marcus Mariota at quarterback.
Teams without former Ducks are Baltimore, Buffalo, Carolina, Cincinnati, Miami, Minnesota and Tennessee.
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