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Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Jay Tufele reacting in the middle of an NFL game.
A surprising name turned heads for the New York Jets in their preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers.
Veteran defensive tackle Jay Tufele entered the chat on Saturday, August 9.
Tufele, 26, finished the day with 1.5 sacks, two quarterback hits, a tackle for loss, and a fumble recovery for a defensive touchdown.
“Alright Jay Tufele is the best player I’ve ever seen,” NFL analyst Will Parkinson reacted on social media.
Alright Jay Tufele is the best player I’ve ever seen
— Will Parkinson (@Willpa11) August 10, 2025
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Social Media Top Reactions to Tufele Breakout Performance
“I nominate Jay Tufele for the annual Takk McKinley Preseason Standout Award™️,” The Jet Press posted on X previously Twitter.
I nominate Jay Tufele for the annual Takk McKinley Preseason Standout Award™️
— The Jet Press (@TheJetPress) August 10, 2025
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With 7:01 remaining in the second quarter, Packers passer Malik Willis dropped back to pass from his own 8-yard line. Jets defensive tackle Leonard Taylor III strip-sacked him of the ball, and Tufele fell on top of it in the end zone for the defensive score.
After Tufele scored, he ran over to the sideline and handed that ball to head coach Aaron Glenn. He embraced him for a hug after a brief conversation.
Jay Tufele gifts Aaron Glenn the ball after the Jets’ Defensive Touchdown#JetUp 🔥 pic.twitter.com/vkO84z7i2B
— 𝙅𝙀𝙏𝙎 𝙈𝙀𝘿𝙄𝘼🛫 (@NYJets_Media) August 10, 2025
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