Rookie tight end Mason Taylor is expected to miss at least one week with a high ankle sprain, but New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has no concerns regarding the injury.
“He’s a damn good player; he has the pedigree of being an NFL player because of his dad,” Glenn told reporters on Tuesday. “I think he is going to be just fine. I am not worried about that player at all.”
New York used the No. 42 pick in the 2025 NFL draft to land Taylor, a steady contributor during his three years at LSU.
A South Florida native, Taylor played in 38 games for the Tigers, totaling 129 catches, 1,308 receiving yards, and six touchdowns over his college career.
As a rookie looking to carve out a key role in New York’s offense, Taylor is eager to return to the field as quickly as possible. The Jets believe in his long-term potential, but with a new offensive system being installed, every rep in training camp matters.
Taylor has already turned heads with his route-running, sure hands, and ability to line up in multiple spots. Now, the focus shifts to getting healthy and reestablishing momentum as he pushes to solidify himself as the team’s top tight end.
With a golden opportunity to seize the starting job, Taylor knows the importance of getting back on the field without any setbacks. His early flashes in camp have only strengthened the Jets’ belief that he can be a difference-maker throughout his rookie campaign.
