Overview
- Bailey finished the Jets’ 28-25 loss to the Miami Dolphins and then reported lingering groin discomfort, which kept him out of practice on Wednesday.
- Head coach Aaron Glenn said the team will evaluate Bailey through the week and declined to predict his availability for the Week 8 game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
- The No. 2 overall pick has started all seven games and leads the Jets with 5.5 sacks and 35 tackles, making him the club’s primary young playmaker.
- Defensive depth is strained because defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat and edge rusher Joseph Ossai are being listed week-to-week and offensive lineman Max Mitchell also did not practice Wednesday.
- The Jets enter the Sunday matchup 2-5 and could alter pass-rush snaps and game planning depending on Bailey’s status while coach Aaron Glenn manages defensive play-calling and situational struggles.