Jets rookie David Bailey returns from groin injury to face Mahomes and Chiefs
The gist
Jets edge rusher David Bailey returned from a groin injury to face Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.
The No. 2 overall pick had 5.5 sacks before the injury.
How it unfolded
- Apr 13, 2026ESPN's Matt Miller called Texas Tech edge David Bailey the 'perfect fit' for the Jets ahead of the NFL Draft.
- Oct 11, 2026Bailey, the No. 2 overall pick, had 3 of the Jets' 8 sacks plus 7 tackles, 4 QB hits and 3 TFL in a 17-12 win over the Browns.
- Nov 4, 2026Bailey was a limited participant at practice with a groin injury, up from three straight DNPs the prior week.
Key terms
- edge rusher
- A defensive position in gridiron football, an alternate term for a pass-rushing defensive end or outside linebacker.
- sacks
- A tackle of the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before a forward pass is thrown.
- TFL
- A defensive statistic counting tackles that stop the ball carrier behind the line of scrimmage.
Source: Wikipedia