The start of Kenyon Sadiq's journey in the NFL is not off to the start he would have hoped for. The Oregon Ducks rookie tight end was drafted in the first round by the New York Jets in April as a premier pass-catcher along the line of scrimmage. However, getting on the field is proving to be a struggle.
In the spring, Sadiq missed time to have a minor hernia procedure, which coach Aaron Glenn said the Jets were aware was an issue at Oregon before they drafted him. Glenn said the expectation was for Sadiq to return to the field for the start of training camp. As the Jets progress into the first part of camp, another setback has put Sadiq back on the shelf.
On Tuesday, Glenn announced that Sadiq suffered a setback in his recovery and "will be out for a little bit" during training camp. He does expect the former Oregon star to be ready and suit up for his debut in Week 1 of the season when the Jets travel to face the Tennessee ****** ans on Sept. 13.
Sadiq participated in the first three days of training camp with the Jets, working off to the side in what Glenn called a "maintenance program." He was absent from practice on Monday and Tuesday, which signaled some concern.
It's big news for the rookie tight end as he will likely miss most or all of the preseason and fall further behind on the depth chart. Sadiq's main competition is Mason Taylor, a second-year tight end for the Jets with similar pass-catching abilities. While Sadiq watches from the sideline, Taylor will have the opportunity to put more reps on tape for the coaches to review.

#Jets #camp #first #training

Over the past few years, the Princess of Wales has made a conscious decision to stop sharing her fashion credentials with fans and has quietly transitioned to a more low-key, muted wardrobe after she felt the public interest in her fashion was detracting from her work.
Despite continuing to have the occasional show-stopping moment for high-profile events, they seem to be fewer and farther between. With the change so incremental, it can be hard to remember how daring Kate's style was when she first married Prince William – but we've rifled through unearthed photos to discover what appears to be the dress that pushed the boundaries of royal dressing to the max.
The royal looked striking for a dinner with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel ****** chuck and Queen Jetsun Pema in 2016 (Getty Images)
During Prince William and Princess Kate's royal tour of Bhutan in 2016, they attended a private dinner with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel ****** chuck and Queen Jetsun Pema, allowing Kate to showcase her sartorial prowess.
The Princess of Wales' dress boasted two leg splits running up either side of the skirt (Getty Images)

#prince #william #jigme #wangchuck

The Jets were active this offseason trying to upgrade a roster that finished 3-14 in 2025. The team owned four of the top 50 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft. Prior to the Draft, the team was also active in free agency and the trade market, hoping to add veteran experience to a young roster.
Last week in our SB Nation Reacts survey, we asked you which veteran addition would play best for the team in the upcoming 2026 campaign. The results are in.
I have to admit I am a bit surprised by the results.
I fully expected Minkah Fitzpatrick, a veteran still playing good football, to net a number of votes. I just didn't think Demario Davis would get so few. I personally expected him to finish above Geno Smith. After all, Davis is coming off a strong year, while Smith is coming off a poor season. Jets fans seem to have faith in the quarterback, though. Time will tell whether they are right.
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#team #davis #roster

The New York Jets have hit the field and have started to prepare for the 2026 NFL season at training camp.
Saturday was another step with workouts for the team ahead of the 2026 NFL season. This summer there is a bit more interest than usual attached to the Jets the pivotal season ahead for head coach Aaron Glenn in Year 2 of his tenure.
What went down on Day 4 of training camp?
Check out Jets Wire's roundup of some of the action from the fourth day of training camp with the collection of photos and videos shared to social media below:
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Sights and sounds from 2026 Jets training camp: Day 4

#Jets #ahead #aaron

It was not too long ago that the Cincinnati Bengals were right up top in the AFC pecking order. In 2021 and 2022, they got as close as you can get to winning a Super Bowl without actually winning it. There was the 23-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI at the end of the 2021 season and the 23-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 AFC Championship game.
Of course, after those two 23-20 games in a span of less than a year, things started to come apart. Joe Burrow's health became more of a concern in 2023 and 2025, and when Burrow played at a thermonuclear level in 2024, he did so with a Lou Anarumo defense that ranked 25th in points allowed and 27th in DVOA.
Last season, Burrow played in just eight games, and in the first half of the season, Al Golden's defense was one of the worst… like, ever. According to FTN's data, Cincinnati's defensive DVOA of 30.1% in Weeks 1-9 was the worst in the history of the metric, which currently goes back to 1977. Running back Chase Brown and receiver Ja'Marr Chase were yowling about said defense in October, and for good reason.
Then, it all turned around. From Week 10 through the end of the season, the Bengals improved their Defensive DVOA to -2.2% (Defensive DVOA is better when it's negative), up from 32nd to 13th. And though the sins of the season's first half would not be erased by that improvement — the 2025 Bengals finished 30th in Defensive DVOA behind only the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Jets — there was enough on the bone for management to spend in both draft capital and actual dollars to improve things on that side of the ball.
Hence, the trade for ex-New York Giants game-wrecker Dexter Lawrence, as well as the signings of former Seattle Seahawks edge-rusher Boye Mafe, veteran defensive lineman Jonathan Allen, former Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook, and veteran defensive back Kyle Dugger. Adding Texas A&M edge-rusher Cashius Howell and Washington cornerback Tacario Davis in the second and third rounds of the 2026 draft should provide even more enforcement potential.

#bengals #kansas

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Nobody expects the New York Jets to win a Super Bowl this season, not that fans would be mad if it happened, but the expectations are pretty realistic for the team this year. What are those expectations? Basically, Aaron Glenn and company are hoping for more wins than last season and maybe even a playoff run.
But, Jets quarterback Geno Smith has had a rough few seasons with other franchises, and that's not lost on NFL ****** ysts and experts. Bleacher Report has unleashed a new list ranking all of the NFL quarterbacks for 2026. In it, players are graded on six categories: accuracy (25 points), processing (20), arm talent, decision-making, pocket presence (15 apiece) and leadership (10).
Of course, ****** ody thought Smith would be ranked No. 1 on this list. But, he's in a pretty tough spot at No. 29. He's in the "functional performer" section.
"Geno Smith is coming off a disappointing season and a rough two-year stretch. He has turned the ball over at an alarming rate (32 INTs) in that span," Bleacher Report notes.

#sporting #report

The Green Bay Packers' preseason-opening showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers may include an unexpected number of snaps against former Packers quarterback and future Pro Football Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers.
While Rodgers hasn't played more than a handful of snaps in the preseason over the last 10 years, new Steelers (and former Packers) coach Mike McCarthy wants Rodgers on the field playing snaps during the exhibition schedule this summer. And the 42-year-old quarterback is open to the idea.
"He (wants me out there for) 30 or 40 plays," Rodgers told Mike Silver of The Athletic. "I said, 'Mike, if you want me to play, I'll play.' I'm not saying I want to do it. But if he wants me to, I will."
The Steelers open the preseason against the Packers on Thursday, Aug. 13 and the New York Jets on Friday, Aug. 21, so Rodgers will likely play snaps against both of his former teams.
The last time Rodgers played more than 10 snaps in the preseason was 2017, and he hasn't played at least 30 preseason snaps since 2014. While getting in some snaps could be helpful for a quarterback reconnecting with an old offense, there is a risk of injury for an old quarterback entering a final season.

#rodgers #packers #preseason #steelers

Training camp began this week for the New York Jets and there is plenty of optimism surrounding the team in 2026. By most accounts, the team had a terrific offseason adding quality veterans with familiarity playing for head coach Aaron Glenn and also set themselves up for a nice future with their 2026 NFL draft class at key positions.
Jets Wire will break down each position and focus on key matchups as well as discuss a player that has plenty to prove to this coaching staff in 2026. For our next position breakdown, we will look at safety, which received a much needed facelift after a brutal season from the secondary as a whole last year:
Andre Cisco was the big move of last offseason as the Jets hoped a change of scenery to his hometown would help him bounce back after a disappointing final year in Jacksonville. But, Cisco was brutal in coverage and suffered a season-ending injury that really hurt the Jets depth.
Tony Adams had another up and down season, although he wasn't as bad in coverage as many believed. Fourth-round pick Malachi Moore had a season expected of a rookie. A few highs with quite a bit of lows. General manager Darren Mougey didn't invest many resources into this position and it left them exposed for the second half of the season.
Minkah Fitzpatrick, Malachi Moore, Andre Cisco, Dane Belton, VJ Payne (Rookie), Dean Clark

#Jets #season #plenty #team

New York Jets 2026 NFL training camp is underway and will be watched under a microscope each and every day. Especially with it being a make-or-break season for head coach Aaron Glenn as he enters his second season at the helm.
Throughout practices each day, updates are shared during the workouts which become intriguing and important notes.
In terms of Day 3 of training camp, what stood out the most?
Here are Jets Wire's three observations from the third day of training camp:
On the second day of training camp practices, top rookie David Bailey was a standout. The offensive line and especially tackle Armand Membou got his revenge. By all accounts at practice, Membou shined:

#camp #especially #season #practices

The New York Jets have hit the field and have started to prepare for the 2026 NFL season at training camp.
Saturday was another step with workouts for the team ahead of the 2026 NFL season. This summer there is a bit more interest than usual attached to the Jets the pivotal season ahead for head coach Aaron Glenn in Year 2 of his tenure.
What went down on Day 3 of training camp?
Check out Jets Wire's roundup of some of the action from the third day of training camp with the collection of photos and videos shared to social media below:
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Sights and sounds from 2026 Jets training camp: Day 3

#ahead

A second-year defender has found himself a new stop for training camp a week after his departure from the Carolina Panthers.
As announced on Sunday morning, the Jacksonville Jaguars have signed linebacker Jared Bartlett. The 25-year-old was one of three players—along with offensive tackle Derrell Bailey and cornerback Michael Reid—who were waived by the Panthers last weekend.
Prior to entering the NFL, the Miami, Fla. native split his six-year collegiate career between West Virginia University (2019 to 2023) and the University of Cincinnati (2024). He earned second-team All-Big 12 honors for his final campaign, where he recorded 69 combined tackles (11.5 for a loss), 7.5 sacks and three passes defensed for the Bearcats.
Bartlett first signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in the spring of 2025. He'd also pick up stints with Green Bay Packers and Arizona Cardinals last season before joining the Panthers on a reserve/future deal this past January.
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#second

The Jets have liked what they've seen from linebacker David Bailey so far this summer.
Bailey was given credit for three sacks in the team's second practice of training camp, which is exactly the kind of impact that the Jets hoped to get off the edge when they made him the second overall pick of this year's draft. Head coach Aaron Glenn called Bailey "everything that I imagined" at a press conference this week and veteran defensive lineman Harrison Phillips said on Saturday that the rookie is "in the backfield all the time."
All of this has happened before the pads have come on at Jets camp and Bailey was asked on Saturday if he feels pressure to make immediate waves as a pro.
"I wouldn't necessarily say I feel pressure," Bailey said at a press conference. "It's in the back of your mind. You know you're the No. 2 pick, you know there's high expectations just from the fans and also from teammates and the staff and everything. But I try to like not let that get to me. I try to say really nothing has changed, honestly. Like in terms of if I want to be the best, I've got certain things that I need to do. Getting in the playbook, taking care of my body, studying film, studying other pass rushers that I want to emulate my game after and just taking care of the things I can control."
Bailey called sacking a quarterback "the best feeling in the world" and a Jets defense was lacking much of anything to feel good about last year will be hoping Bailey experiences it often during his rookie season.

#saturday #second #called

The Jaguars announced the signing of a linebacker on Sunday morning.
Jared Bartlett is the newest member of the roster in Jacksonville. The Jaguars waived wide receiver Ben Patterson in a corresponding move.
Bartlett opened camp with the Panthers last month, but was waived a couple of days later. He spent time with the Jets, Packers and Cardinals after going undrafted out of Cincinnati last year.
Bartlett played in two games for Arizona and saw action on 35 special teams snaps before ending the season on their practice squad. He signed a future contract with the Panthers in January.
Patterson signed with the Jaguars after going undrafted this April.

#patterson #panthers #waived #undrafted

It's never too early to get ready for the start of another NFL season. As training camps have begun around the league, we're releasing 2026 team previews in reverse order of our initial power rankings. Frank Schwab's previews will come out every weekday from now until early August, when he reveals his No. 1 team.
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Here are the previews we've launched so far.
No. 32 Dolphins | No. 31 Jets | No. 30 Cardinals | No. 29 Browns | No. 28 **** ans | No. 27 Raiders | No. 26 Falcons | No. 25 Giants | No. 24 Saints | No. 23 Panthers | No. 22 Bucs | No. 21. Colts | No. 20 Steelers | No. 19 Vikings | No. 18 Commanders | No. 17 Bengals | No. 16 Jaguars | No. 15 Packers | No. 14 Chargers | No. 13 49ers | No. 12 Chiefs | No. 11. Bears | No. 10 Texans | No. 9 Eagles | No. 8 Cowboys | No. 7. Ravens | No. 6 Lions | No. 5 Patriots | No. 4 Broncos
(Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports)

#early #august #play

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — David Bailey is already making his presence felt only three training camp practices into his NFL career.
Just ask the edge rusher's impressed New York Jets teammates and coaches.
"I see him in the backfield all the time," defensive tackle Harrison Phillips said with a laugh Saturday. "I mean, oh my gosh."
The No. 2 overall pick out of Texas Tech in April is off to a fast start this summer. During the Jets' second practice of camp on Thursday, he was credited with three "sacks" — there's no contact on quarterbacks, of course — with one during which he bull-rushed right tackle Armand Membou and buzzed past running back Breece Hall to get to Geno Smith.
"Oh, he's gonna be phenomenal," defensive lineman Kingsley Enagbare gushed. "He's going to have a long, long career. The sky's the limit for that dude. He can literally do it all: He can stop the run, he can rush the passer."

#camp #tackle #long #park

Demario Davis signing back with the New York Jets this summer no doubt leaves a huge void in the Saints locker room, not only for his play but for his commanding leadership.
Speaking to the media after day 3 of camp, linebacker Pete Werner touched on what he learned from playing alongside Davis and how his own leadership style has developed over his five years in the NFL.
"Second year in the [Brandon] Staley defense, you start to develop a little confidence," said Werner.
The former Ohio State Buckeye mentioned his excitement to be reunited with Kaden Elliss, who returns to New Orleans after three seasons in Atlanta, but also made a point about the departing vet. "We miss a guy like Demario; that's gonna be a guy that's hard to replace."
"I've always been a guy that's, you know, lead by example," said Werner. "But being in this system, you start to develop a voice, and you want to be a guy that the guys can rely on. And I see myself in that position, not only making plays on the field but helping guys off the field and uniting this defense together."

#werner #davis #guys

It's hard to believe David Bailey is only beginning his NFL career.
The New York Jets' second-round overall pick of the recent 2026 NFL Draft has generated so much buzz throughout the spring and summer that it almost feels as though he's been part of the roster for much longer.
Before the selection meeting, there was plenty of debate about whether New York should select Bailey or linebacker Arvell Reese. Early returns suggest the organization is pleased with its decision.
Bailey's performances have caught the attention of teammates on both sides of the ball. Praise has come from veterans and coaches, including veteran center Joe Tippmann, whose job is to keep pass rushers like Bailey away from the quarterback.
"He's quick. He can move. He's definitely a great player.." Those were Tippmann's words during a recent chat with the media. "From what I've seen from him, especially early on as a young guy, he's impressive."

#early #Jets

After a miraculous division-clinching win in the final moments of their Week 18 games against the Baltimore Ravens, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have a much different look to them in 2026. For the first time since 2007, they will have a new head coach at the helm in Pittsburgh's own Mike McCarthy. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has returned for his second season with the team for what he is certain will be his final season in the NFL.
Despite retaining many of the key pieces that led them to a 10-win season last year, FanDuel Sportsbook projects the Steelers to have their first losing season since 2003. Their win total has been placed at 7.5. Do you have faith in McCarthy and Rodgers to lead the Steelers past their win total? Here are the teams that stand in their way.
Week 1: vs Green Bay Packers – Thursday 8/13, 7 PM CBS/KDKA
Week 2:vs New York Jets – Friday 8/21, 7 PM CBS/KDKA
Week 3: @ Buffalo Bills – Thursday 8/27, 7 PM CBS/KDKA

#steelers

The New York Jets held another eventful training camp practice on Thursday. The biggest takeaway was the performance of rookie defensive end David Bailey.
The No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft was consistently disruptive and in the backfield during Day 2.
Bailey recorded three would-be sacks at practice and added additional quarterback pressures throughout the practice, according to reporters in attendance. The former Texas Tech standout was described as completely unblockable. Starting guard Joe Tippmann admitted Bailey has been a total handful for offensive tackles Armand Membou and Olu Fashanu.
Thursday's session was the final Jets practice of training camp without pads. The mood and intensity will totally change this weekend when the Jets hold their first padded practice of camp. It finally starts to simulate real football, so it'll be worth monitoring Bailey's progress once preparation for the regular season officially begins.
The Jets drafted Bailey to help transform a pass rush that was totally ineffective by ranking 31st in the league last season. The athletic pass rusher has displayed dynamic first-step explosiveness at training camp so far. Iron sharpens iron, and both Fashanu and Membou have been tested by Bailey's athleticism.

#bailey #practice #iron

All offseason, there has been legitimate excitement about New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell. Now that training camp has arrived, Mitchell possesses an opportunity to prove the attention he's been receiving is warranted. He's being positioned to be the offense's WR2 opposite Garrett Wilson.
Jets general manager Darren Mougey recently spoke with reporters at training camp. Mougey expressed excitement over what Mitchell can be for this offense. The arrow continues pointing up for the ascending wideout.
"I'm excited to see Adonai's continued growth," Mougey responded to a question about Mitchell's potential. "He had a good offseason, a good OTAs. We expect to see that continued growth throughout training camp. I'm excited to watch him and that entire wideout room come together."
Mitchell must sustain this momentum to secure his positioning in the Jets' receiving pecking order. The team also drafted former Indiana wideout Omar Cooper Jr. with a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Tight end Kenyon Sadiq was another of Mougey's top-32 selections. There is competition for targets in Frank Reich's offense.
The Jets are pumped about what Mitchell's skill set can add to the offense. Starting quarterback Geno Smith is a gunslinger who will be looking to pepper his favorite targets with opportunities. Mitchell continues to take advantage of his opportunities at training camp.

#offseason

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson has put together an impressive resume during his first four NFL seasons.
Now, he's chasing something bigger. Speaking with reporters at Jets training camp, Wilson said he's focused on doing whatever the New York Jets need him to do to play meaningful football late into the regular season.
"Whatever they expect out of me, I got to do that," Wilson said. "If they expect a little more, I got to do that. I believe we have the pieces in place. That will get us to playing that meaningful football in December."
The Jets are counting on Wilson to be one of the driving forces behind that push, and they have surrounded him with a nice supporting cast at wide receiver. Head coach Aaron Glenn believes the offense is well suited to maximize the star receiver's skill set.
"He's chomping at the bit, especially with the type of offense that we have," Glenn said. "I think it fits exactly what Garrett can do well."

#glenn #meaningful

Some NFL preseasons are loaded with the excitement of training camp battles, especially those among quarterbacks vying for the top spot the the depth chart heading into Week 1. This is not going to be one of those preseasons.
After a notably underwhelming quarterback class in the 2026 NFL Draft, there aren't too many starting jobs up for grabs heading into the coming season. Nearly every team has a veteran already entrenched in starting jobs behind center, and only a few teams have even a hint of uncertainty about which quarterback will be their QB1 in Week 1.
Outside of those teams, the most excitement in the lead up to the regular season might come from various quarterbacks' races against the clock to return from injury. Kansas City Chiefs veteran Patrick Mahomes and Denver Broncos third-year Bo Nix each sustained season-ending injuries late last year, though both have stated their desire to be available to start Week 1. A few other quarterbacks outside of the AFC West face similar ticking clocks after their own season-ending injuries.
With roughly two months to go before the start of the 2026 regular season, USA TODAY Sports predicted the starting quarterbacks for all 32 NFL teams in Week 1:
NFL QUARTERBACKS: From the Chiefs to the Jets, ranking every team's QB situation

#outside #preseasons #heading

One of the biggest moves of the Tennessee ******* ans' offseason was trading T'Vondre Sweat to the New York Jets to reunite Robert Saleh with edge rusher Jermaine Johnson and bolster the edge position. Through two days of training camp, it appears like that was a home run.
Johnson has looked the part, has had some solid reps against left tackle Dan Moore, and is taking advantage of his opportunity playing alongside Jeffery Simmons and John Franklin-Myers.
After Day 2, Johnson met with the media and made it clear that this is only the beginning, and both the intensity and physicality will ramp up next week, saying, "They don't know what's coming when we get the pads on."
The sentiment has been echoed through the first three days of training camp, with Saleh hinting that this could be some of the players' most intense training camp of their careers. Couple that with a new-look defense that appears to have embraced the attacking style, and it is shaping up as a competitive and entertaining training camp.
This article originally appeared on ******* ans Wire: ******* ans' Jermaine Johnson ready for padded practices to begin

#johnson

Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals | 29. Browns | 28. ******* ans | 27. Raiders | 26. Falcons | 25. Giants | 24. Saints | 23. Panthers | 22. Buccaneers | 21. Colts | 20. Steelers | 19. Vikings | 18. Commanders | 17. Bengals | 16. Jaguars | 15. Packers | 14. Chargers | 13. 49ers | 12. Chiefs | 11. Bears | 10. Texans | 9. Eagles | 8. Cowboys | 7. Ravens | 6. Lions | 5. Patriots
Among the countless interesting tidbits in an ESPN story shadowing Sean Payton for a week before last season's AFC Championship game was one of Payton's "playoff myths" he shared with the team.
The myth he showed his players was, "We'll Be Back Next Year." Payton followed that by telling the team, "Nothing is promised."
The Denver Broncos had a remarkable season with a weird ending. Not long after the Broncos beat the Buffalo Bills in one of the most thrilling games of last postseason, Payton returned to the podium and shared with the media that Bo Nix had broken his ankle and was out for the rest of the season, including the AFC championship game.
The Broncos battled in that AFC ******* le game against the Patriots with Jarrett Stidham starting at quarterback, but one massive turnover by Stidham and a questionable fourth-down gamble in the first half, along with a blinding snowstorm in the second half, might have cost them a win and a chance to play in the Super Bowl. As Payton told the team before the game, being in that position might not happen again.

#team

Aaron Glenn has never shied away from calling defense his 'superpower.' It's a phrase we've all heard him use before. Now entering his second season as the New York Jets' head coach, he'll once again wear the headset and call plays for a defense expected to be among the NFL's better units.
He was asked after the Jets' first training camp practice what excites him most about that responsibility. Glenn pointed to his familiarity with the scheme.
"When there's an issue on defense, I can quickly fix it, because I know the defense like the back of my hand. And that feels really, really good," Glenn said.
It's the kind of confidence the Jets were hoping for when they handed Glenn the reins of the defense. His ability to make adjustments on the fly is one of the organization's biggest reasons for believing the unit can continue building on last season's success.
Full quote below:

#defense #really #aaron

The New York Jets placed veteran edge rusher Joseph Ossai on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list to start training camp, the team confirmed.
Ossai will be ineligible to practice at camp until he passes a physical and gets activated off the list. It adds a bit more pressure for rookie No. 2 overall pick David Bailey to hit the ground running at camp.
Jets general manager Darren Mougey signed Ossai to a three-year contract worth $34.5 million in free agency this offseason. Indications are Ossai is working through a minor undisclosed injury and won't be sidelined for long. For however long Ossai remains on the PUP, it could mean additional reps with the first-team defense for Bailey.
The Jets selected Bailey at No. 2 overall in the 2026 NFL draft to help transform a pass rush that finished 31st in sacks last year with just 26 quarterback takedowns. Bailey was an outstanding college pass rusher who simply needs to defend the run with better mechanics before becoming the all-around playmaker he's capable of being.
Hopefully Ossai is activated off the PUP sooner rather than later. The Jets are counting on his veteran experience to help them field an upgraded defensive line unit this coming season. Until then, Bailey could be afforded more opportunities to shine at training camp.

#bailey

Last season, the New Orleans Saints were reportedly fielding trade offers for Chris Olave. Now they've made him one of the NFL's highest paid wide receivers.
Olave, headed into the final year of his rookie contract, reportedly signed a four-year extension that will keep him as Tyler Shough's huckleberry through the foreseeable future. At $132 million and $90 million guaranteed, it wasn't able to reset the wideout market but pays him slightly more in annual average salary than former Ohio State teammate Garrett Wilson. The New York Jets gave Wilson a four-year, $130 million deal last offseason, making him the league's seventh-highest paid WR.
It's a big bet on a player who has emerged as an engine in the Saints offense when available. The Saints are locked in to $90 million for a receiver coming off his finest season. His 100 catches were seventh-best in the NFL en route to second-team All-Pro honors. But he also missed more than half the 2024 season due to concussion concerns and his 2.0 yards per route run (YPRR) were a career low. Will the Saints regret a great commitment for a player who may merely be good?
This offseason has been predicated on bringing weapons into the fold as New Orleans figures out whether Shough's ability to exceed expectations as a rookie was an outlier or a sign of things to come. The Saints signed running back Travis Etienne for $12 million annually and used the eighth overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft on Jordyn Tyson. Keeping Olave fits with that philosophy.
At the same time, it's fair to wonder if Olave can keep up his 2025 pace when he's not the surefire focus of the offense. Last year's New Orleans offense couldn't run the ball (31st in rushing expected points added). Only two other players on the team had more than 40 targets and one, Rashid Shaheed, was traded mid-season. His target share of just under 30 percent was a career high and his 8.7 air yards per catch were a career low, leading to modest impacts despite his prolific nature.

#year #wilson

A Russian missile violated Polish airspace on Thursday, a NATO official told Business Insider.
Ukrainian jets tried to destroy the Russian missiles before any crossed into Poland, Warsaw said.
The missile flew for six minutes before crashing roughly 60 miles deep into Poland.
Ukrainian fighter jets tried to shoot down Russian missiles near the border with Poland on Thursday; however, at least one breached Polish airspace, Western officials said.
US Army Col. Martin O'Donnell, a spokesperson for NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, told Business Insider NATO and Poland activated their air and ground defenses "in response to a Russian missile of currently unknown type that entered Polish airspace" and crashed inside the country.

#russian #polish #missile #insider

Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals | 29. Browns | 28. ****** ans | 27. Raiders | 26. Falcons | 25. Giants | 24. Saints | 23. Panthers | 22. Buccaneers | 21. Colts | 20. Steelers | 19. Vikings | 18. Commanders | 17. Bengals | 16. Jaguars | 15. Packers | 14. Chargers | 13. 49ers | 12. Chiefs | 11. Bears | 10. Texans | 9. Eagles | 8. Cowboys | 7. Ravens | 6. Lions
There aren't many teams through NFL history who won 14 games and a conference championship.
The list of Super Bowl participants who won 14 games and then were ignored like the New England Patriots were this offseason might be a party of one.
It seems odd. The Patriots had a magnificent season with new coach Mike Vrabel, who won NFL Coach of the Year. Quarterback Drake Maye would have won NFL MVP in his second NFL season had just one voter flipped his or her first-place vote from Matthew Stafford to him. Typically, that profile gets hyped up all offseason as the next in line to win a Super Bowl or two. Instead, the most you've heard about the Patriots this offseason had to do with Vrabel's off-field missteps.
The Patriots being dismissed started late last season, when talk of strength of schedule crept into the conversation in a way it rarely has in NFL circles. It was the third easiest by DVOA since 1978, according to Aaron Schatz of FTN Fantasy, with only the 1991 Bills and 1999 Rams having an easier schedule. The chatter about strength of schedule probably cost Maye the MVP award. It was also probably overdone.

#offseason

The New York Jets have hit the field and have started to prepare for the 2026 NFL season at training camp.
Wednesday was the first actual step with the first day of workouts for the team ahead of the 2026 NFL season. This summer there is a bit more interest than usual attached to the Jets the pivotal season ahead for head coach Aaron Glenn in Year 2 of his tenure.
What went down on Day 1 of training camp?
Check out Jets Wire's roundup of some of the action from the first day of training camp with the collection of photos and videos shared to social media below:
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Sights and sounds from 2026 Jets training camp: Day 1

#season #first #york #aaron