Overview
- David Bailey left 11-on-11 team drills with an ankle issue, jogged during on-field evaluation and walked to the locker room with a noticeable limp, and coach Aaron Glenn called him day-to-day.
- Bailey has been a breakout performer in camp and was the Jets' No. 2 overall pick and highest-selected defensive player in team history, raising stakes for a careful return.
- The coaching staff plans a conservative recovery plan and will be cautious about using starters in the preseason to avoid risking early-season availability.
- Rookie safety VJ Payne will miss about three to four weeks with a bone bruise and edge rusher Kingsley Jonathan has a minor thigh bruise, creating short-term depth questions.
- The team has a brief rest before joint practices with Tampa Bay, so trainers will monitor injuries closely and the main items to watch are Bailey’s clearance for contact and preseason snap decisions.