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See the full story · 6 sourcesNew 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 make for intriguing and important notes.
In terms of Day 1 of training camp, what stood out the most?
Here are Jets Wire's three observations from the first day of training camp:
Top rookie stands out
David Bailey was the Jets' No. 2 overall selection for a reason: He's good. It only took a single training camp practice for him to show off why he was worthy of that pick:
Shoutout David Bailey on this one: Again, backside edge defender, stayed true to his reads and remained home. The fact he did that then gave him a shot to use his quickness against Geno, who was looking for space on the junk/misdirect offensive call.
— Robby Sabo (@RobbySabo) July 29, 2026 Offense work in progress?
There is a lot of promise connected to the Jets offense with quarterback Geno Smith leading the way in 2026... but it might be a work in progress. That's not all too surprising, though. Throughout the NFL, it's typical for the offense to need more time to get on the same page... so, patience.
So-so day for the QBs: Geno Smith was 3-for-6 in 11 on 11. Best throw was play-action to AD Mitchell — plenty of zip, well-timed on an in-cut. Worst throw came in 7 on 7, an underthrown deep ball to Mitchell (broken up by Brandon Stephens). Rookie Cade Klubnik was 2-for-4 in…
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) July 29, 2026 Injury quelled
Another promising rookie for the Jets is second-round pick D'Angelo Ponds. He was injured in his first NFL practice...
But head coach Aaron Glenn quelled any worries.
Rookie CB D’Angelo Ponds (strained calf) didn’t practice. DT T’Vondre Sweat (hamstring) and edge Joseph Ossai (hamstring) started camp on Active/Non-Football Injury and PUP, respectively. DT Mazi Smith is also dealing with a hamstring injury. @nyjets camp
— Eric Allen (@eallenjets) July 29, 2026 This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: 3 observations from Day 1 of New York Jets training camp
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