The Jets got a much-needed boost on the injury front Tuesday, with help arriving at edge and more good news following behind it.
Joseph Ossai is expected to come off the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to the New York Post’s Brian Costello, even though his return to actual practice won’t happen right away. Costello wrote on X, "Jets edge Joseph Ossai will be taken off the PUP list today, per source. He won’t practice this week but can begin working his way back and could practice next week,"
That’s still a positive step for a defense that has been waiting on depth at edge since camp opened.
There was more encouraging movement with David Bailey, too. The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt reported that the No. 2 overall pick "has his helmet on and is with the defensive linemen" at the start of practice on Tuesday. That points to Bailey being available as a full participant when the Jets open joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Not every injury note was as clean. ESPN’s Rich Cimini reported that rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq was not practicing, though he was doing some physical work, including jogging and running while "observing drills."
For the Jets, though, the overall picture was brighter than it has been lately. Ossai should be back on the field soon enough, and Bailey appears ready to jump straight into work against Tampa Bay.
That matters because the Buccaneers are bringing a tough front to the joint sessions. Pro Bowl left tackle Tristan Wirfs is among the league’s best at his spot, and Luke Goedeke also gives Tampa Bay quality play on the right side. It’s the kind of work Bailey needs early, especially with his rookie season approaching.
Ossai may not take part this week, but he could be ready to log a few reps against the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 21.
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