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Jets Break in First Padded Practice With Live Tackling Drills

Glenn’s contact-heavy approach aims to forge a tougher, smarter roster under a hands-off ownership model.

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FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY - JULY 28: Head coach Aaron Glenn of the New York Jets speaks to media during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 28, 2025 in Florham Park, New Jersey.  (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • On July 28, coach Aaron Glenn held the Jets’ first fully padded practice featuring one-on-one open-field tackling to reinforce physicality and technique.
  • Quarterback Justin Fields rejoined full 11-on-11 team drills as part of a cautious return protocol following a dislocated toe.
  • The competition between kickers Caden Davis and Harrison Mevis remains undecided after Monday’s session saw Mevis go perfect and Davis miss a long attempt.
  • Owner Woody Johnson has retreated from daily camp operations, deferring decision-making to Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey.
  • Glenn is using live-contact drills and intensified position evaluations to establish a disciplined, physical identity aimed at ending the franchise’s playoff drought.