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David Bailey is signed, practicing for the Jets and providing a blast from the past for Aaron Glenn
Bailey signed a four-year, $54.7 million rookie contract and wore the number Glenn used during eight Jets seasons.
- The New York Jets signed rookie pass rusher David Bailey to a fully guaranteed four-year contract worth about $54.7 million, securing their first-round pick from the 2026 draft.
- Upon joining the team, Bailey chose jersey No. 31, the same number head coach Aaron Glenn wore during his eight seasons playing for the Jets franchise.
- During a media session Friday, Glenn joked that the 6-foot-3, 251-pound rookie will "fill out the uniform" better than the coach did in his own playing days as a 185-pound cornerback.
- Glenn plans to deploy Bailey as an outside linebacker in the base defense and a defensive end in four-down sets, utilizing his pass-rushing versatility throughout the 2026 season.
- Defensive back D'Angelo Ponds also joined the Jets, drawing comparisons to Glenn for his style and stature, though Ponds stated, "I'm my own person" regarding the expectations.
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David Bailey is signed, practicing for the Jets and providing a blast from the past for Aaron Glenn
David Bailey brings a touch of nostalgia to the New York Jets by wearing No. 31, the same jersey number coach Aaron Glenn wore during his playing days.
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