Jets’ David Bailey misses practice with groin injury before Raiders game
The rookie edge rusher’s status for Sunday is uncertain after he missed Wednesday’s practice. The Jets are also assessing injuries to T’Vondre Sweat and Joseph Ossai.
New York Jets rookie edge rusher David Bailey missed practice in Florham Park, New Jersey, on Wednesday, October 28, because of a groin injury, leaving his availability uncertain for Sunday’s home game against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to the Associated Press. Bailey leads the Jets with 5½ sacks, so his absence would affect a defense already dealing with injuries to two other linemen.
Coach Aaron Glenn said Bailey finished the Jets’ 28-25 loss to the Miami Dolphins on October 25 but came to the team facility the next day with what Glenn called a lingering groin issue, the AP reported. Glenn declined to predict whether Bailey would play against Las Vegas. “We’ll see how he operates,” he said. “We’ll see during the week.”
Bailey’s production through seven games
Bailey, the No. 2 overall pick in April’s draft, has been one of the Jets’ most productive defenders during their 2-5 start. Alongside his 5½ sacks, he has 35 tackles through seven games, according to the AP. The New York Post reported that he also has nine quarterback hits, three forced fumbles and seven tackles for loss. He recorded three sacks in the Jets’ Week 5 win over Cleveland and received a Rookie of the Week honor, the Post reported.
His seven-game combination of at least 5½ sacks and 35 tackles matches a mark reached by only one other player since 2000, Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher, according to the AP. The Jets have lost their last two games, making Bailey’s availability a significant question as they prepare to face the Raiders at MetLife Stadium on November 1.
Other Jets injury concerns before the Raiders game
Defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat injured a knee against Miami and also missed Wednesday’s practice. Edge rusher Joseph Ossai, who has missed the Jets’ previous two games with an ankle injury, did not practice either. Glenn described both players as week to week, according to the AP and the Post. Their injuries add to the uncertainty around the defensive front while Bailey is being assessed.
The Jets are managing injuries in the backfield as well. Glenn said running back Braelon Allen would be limited in Wednesday’s practice because of an ankle injury, the AP reported. Allen rushed for 104 yards on 17 carries against Miami while filling in for Breece Hall, who has missed four games with a quadriceps injury. Hall was nearing a return and was also due to be limited at practice, according to the AP.
Read in depth: Sports
Rays face payroll and rotation questions after World Series loss to Brewers
Tampa Bay’s 98-win season ended in five World Series games. Its new ownership group faces questions about spending and retaining a rotation that helped carry the club to the...
Lamar Jackson practices fully as Ravens assess his return for Bills game
The quarterback’s full participation on Wednesday gave Baltimore reason for optimism, but coach Jesse Minter said the team would assess how he responds before Sunday’s game in...
Sources and context
- Jets' David Bailey dealing with groin issue, T'Vondre Sweat sidelined with knee injuryAssociated Press, republished by Yahoo Sports
- David Bailey’s ‘lingering’ injury issue becomes Jets’ latest worryNew York Post
AI-assisted article checked against the listed sources. NewsJaws did not conduct interviews or attend the reported events.