Yodny Cajuste Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Saints vs Dolphins game on Nov 30, 2025 with our National Football League injury report.Aug 20, 2025
Lands on IR
Cajuste (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste joined the Dolphins in mid-August and didn't suit up in their most recent preseason game. It's unclear when he suffered the injury or what the issue is, but he is now in line to miss the 2025 season.
Oct 22, 2024
Works out with Titans
Tennessee worked out Cajuste (leg) on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste was waived from the Giants' injured reserve list prior to Week 1 with a leg issue, but it now appears he's healthy enough for football activities again. The Titans have dealt with instability at the right tackle position up to this point in 2024, so it's understandable that they're exploring all avenues at that spot.
Sep 4, 2024
Reaches injury settlement
The Giants waived Cajuste (leg) off injured reserve with an injury settlement Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
The 28-year-old offensive lineman is free to sign elsewhere once he moves past this leg injury, following an injury settlement with New York on Wednesday. Cajuste's last regular-season action came in 2022 with the Patriots, where he appeared in 10 games and made three starts.
Aug 20, 2024
Lands on IR
The Giants placed Cajuste (leg) on the reserve/injured list Monday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste was injured late in the fourth quarter of Saturday's preseason game against Houston. The leg injury is severe enough for him to be placed on IR, and he will be forced to miss the entire 2024 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Giants. Cajuste spent most of 2023 on the Giants' practice squad and he was competing for a depth spot on the offensive line for the upcoming season.
Oct 10, 2023
Signs with New York
Cajuste is set to be signed to the Giants' practice squad, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste will join New York's practice unit ahead of their Week 6 matchup with the Bills. The team is dealing with a plethora of injuries on the offensive line and Cajuste could potentially even be elevated to the active roster to operate as a depth option versus Buffalo.
Aug 17, 2023
Cut with injury settlement
The Jets waived Cajuste (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste re-signed with the Patriots earlier in the offseason, only to be cut, and then signed with the Jets. He was injured during training camp and is now free to search for a new job elsewhere once he's healthy.
Aug 9, 2023
Reverts to injured reserve
Cajuste (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste was waived with an undisclosed injury Tuesday, but he cleared waivers and has reverted to the Jets' injured reserve. The 2019 third-round pick will now be forced to miss the entire 2023 campaign unless he can reach an injury settlement with New York.
Aug 8, 2023
Waived with injury designation
Cajuste has been waived/injured by the Jets due to an undisclosed injury, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste was welcomed to New York on May 30 after getting cut by the Patriots. The 2019 third-round pick has missed the majority of his first four seasons due to various injuries. All-in-all, he has made just 17 appearances during his four-year career. The 6-foot-5 lineman will revert back to the Jets' injured reserve if he ultimately goes unclaimed by the other 31 teams.
May 30, 2023
Joins division rival
The Jets signed Cajuste on Tuesday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste was cut by the Patriots in mid-May and has latched on with New England's division rival. The 2019 third-round pick played in 10 games last year with three starts at right tackle, but he's made just 17 appearances across his first four NFL campaigns.
May 19, 2023
Released by New England
New England released Cajuste on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
The Patriots selected Cajuste with a third-round pick during the 2019 NFL Draft, but he missed his first two seasons due to injury. The 6-foot-5 lineman played in 10 games last year with three starts at right tackle, and he's made just 17 appearances across his first four NFL campaigns.
Apr 5, 2023
Signs tender with New England
Cajuste signed his one-year tender with the Patriots, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste received his restricted free agent tender earlier in the offseason but is now officially tied to the Patriots for next year. The 2019 third-round pick missed seven games last year with thumb and calf injuries and also started three games. Cajuste will now look to provide value as a backup once again heading into next season.
Mar 15, 2023
Receives tender
The Patriots have offered Cajuste, a pending restricted free agent, a contract tender for the coming season Wednesday, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste's tender is reportedly for $2.7 million. The 27-year-old appeared in 10 games for New England last season and made three starts. A 2019 third-round selection, he figures to provide depth at tackle for the team next season.
Dec 12, 2022
Available for MNF
Cajuste (calf) has been ruled active ahead of Monday's game against the Cardinals, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste will return following his one-game absence due to a calf injury. The third-year offensive tackle started three games in a row before sitting out for Week 13's loss to the Bills. With right tackle Isaiah Wynn (foot) inactive, expect Cajuste to once again step into the starting lineup versus Arizona.
Dec 1, 2022
Unable to play Thursday
Cajuste (calf) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Bills, Mark Daniels of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste practiced in limited fashion during every session leading up to Thursday night's matchup versus Buffalo due to an apparent calf issue he presumably picked up in Week 12 in Minnesota, and he's since been ruled out for the contest as a result. With fellow linemen Isaiah Wynn (foot) and Marcus Cannon (concussion) also not suiting up, Trent Brown is expected to operate as New England's starting left tackle, while Cole Strange and James Ferentz are also candidates receive starting roles on the team's offensive line.
Oct 29, 2022
Ditches IR ahead of Week 8
New England activated Cajuste (thumb) from its injured reserve list Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste has missed the Patriots' last four contests with a thumb injury, but it appears he should be able to make a return Sunday. He would figure to be a viable option at right tackle if Isaiah Wynn (shoulder) is unable to play for a second consecutive week.
Oct 27, 2022
Nearing return
Cajuste (thumb) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste has been out since Week 4 and has spent the minimum amount of time on IR. He'll now be able to practice with the team, and he has a 21-day window to do so before he needs to be placed on the 53-man roster. The fourth-year-pro has mostly played on special teams, while he'll also provide depth on the team's offensive line.
Oct 1, 2022
Set for lengthy absence
Cajuste (thumb) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste began the week with a limited practice but was unable to take the field thereafter. He'll now be absent through at least Week 7 after serving mostly as a backup along New England's offensive line early in the season.
Sep 30, 2022
Out for Week 4
Cajuste (thumb) will not play Sunday against the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste's absence will be a blow to the Patriots offensive line depth, although the 26-year-old gets most of his work on special teams. He'll try to return in Week 5 against the Lions.
Jan 12, 2022
Activated off reserve/COVID-19 list
Cajuste was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Andrew Callahan of Boston Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
The offensive lineman missed the Patriots last two games of the season after being placed on the COVID list Dec. 30, returning Wednesday ahead of the team's Wild Card matchup with the Bills on Saturday. Cajuste may be in line for the start at left tackle if starter Isaiah Wynn (hip) is unable to go.
Dec 31, 2021
Sent to COVID list
Cajuste was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste missed Week 15's loss to the Colts due to a non-COVID illness and now this. He's played just two snaps since Week 6.
Dec 22, 2021
Removed from injury report
Cajuste is no longer on the Patriots' injury report for Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste missed the Patriots' Week 15 loss to the Colts due to a non-COVID illness. Now that he's healthy enough to return, he should go back to his depth role on the Patriots' offensive line Sunday against the Bills.
Dec 17, 2021
Ruled out for Week 15
Cajuste (Illness) has been downgraded to out for Saturday's matchup with the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste is dealing with a non-COVID illness that will keep him sidelined for at least one week. In his absence, Justin Herron is expected to operate as the primary backup to Isaiah Wynn.
Sep 19, 2021
Ready to go for Week 2
Cajuste (hamstring) is listed as active ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Perkins missed Week 1 with the injury, but he is ready to go for Week 2. His role is uncertain, but he will likely operate as the backup left tackle behind Isaiah Wynn.
Sep 12, 2021
Not playing against Dolphins
Cajuste (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
It's not a surprise to see Cajuste being ruled out for this game, as he is expected to land on injured reserve sooner than later. If that's the case, then he'd be headed for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Sep 10, 2020
Headed for IR
Cajuste (knee) is expected to be placed on injured reserve by the Patriots on Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear how Cajuste suffered the injury, but he missed the last two practices with the injury. The West Viriginia product will be eligible to return after the first three games of the regular season. In his stead, Justin Herron and Korey Cunningham will operate as the team's depth tackles.
May 17, 2020
Ready for action
Cajuste (quadriceps) is "healthy and good to go," Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2019 third-round pick missed the entirety of the season after going quad surgery in March 2019, but he's now fully recovered. Cajuste should fill a reserve spot at offensive tackle behind Marcus Cannon and Isaiah Wynn.
Sep 6, 2019
Starts season on reserve/NFI list
The Patriots placed Cajuste (quadriceps) on the reserve/non-football injury list to start the season, per the league's official transactions report.
ANALYSIS
Cajuste is coming off March surgery to repair his quad muscle. He won't be eligible to practice or play for the first six weeks of the regular season. Cajuste's chances of contributing as a rookie remain unclear.
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