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David Bailey suffers minor ankle injury at Jets training camp

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

David Bailey suffers minor ankle injury at Jets training camp
Summary

New York Jets rookie pass rusher David Bailey sustained a minor ankle injury during practice on August 8, 2026. The injury occurred on the final first-team drive, causing Bailey to limp off but later jog on the sidelines. Coach Aaron Glenn indicated that Bailey's injury is not serious, stating, 'He'll be fine.' Bailey has made a strong impression in training camp, and the Jets will likely exercise caution to ensure he is fully healthy for the regular season.

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Status Watch
  • •David Bailey injured his ankle at Jets training camp practice.
  • •The injury does not appear to be serious.
  • •Bailey is a first-round draft pick and key prospect for the Jets.
  • •Coach Aaron Glenn assures Bailey will recover soon.
  • •Jets will prioritize Bailey's health ahead of Week 1.
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  • 2:52 PMYahoo Sports — David Bailey suffers minor ankle injury at Jets training camp
What they're saying
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New York Jets rookie edge rusher David Bailey injured an ankle in practice Saturday, but coach Aaron Glenn said the No. 2 overall draft pick should be OK. Bailey, who's off to an impressive start to training camp, was rushing the passer during 11-on-11 team drills when he went down. The former Texas Tech star was looked at by trainers and jogged a few times, not appearing to be affected much by the injury.

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Jets rookie pass rusher David Bailey sustained an ankle injury at Jets training camp practice on Saturday. It does not sound serious. Bailey has been one of the stories of Jets training camp. Of course you never know for sure about a player until he starts producing in real games. But by all accounts he […]

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Happy Sunday, Jets fan! Injuries continue to be one of the key stories of the early stages of Jets training camp. At Saturday’s practice, number two overall pick David Bailey hobbled off the field with an ankle injury. The good news is that the injury is minor, and Bailey is not expected to miss much […]

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