Sadiq has 'setback' in hernia surgery recovery
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Key Points:
- Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq is recovering well from offseason hernia surgery and has returned to practice, with occasional rest days planned; he is expected to be available and play a significant role by Week 1.
- Sadiq is likely to start the season in a timeshare role alongside second-year tight end Mason Taylor, with Sadiq serving as a receiving big slot and Taylor focusing on blocking duties.
- Despite missing offseason reps and entering camp behind, the Jets have a plan to get Sadiq up to speed, and his elite athleticism and speed make him a high-upside fantasy TE2 candidate.
- Sadiq impressed at Oregon with strong receiving stats and a record-setting 4.39-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, drawing comparisons to Vernon Davis for his game-breaking speed.
- Other NFL teams, including the Panthers, have shown interest in Sadiq as a potential draft target, indicating his value as a versatile receiving tight end in the league.
