Training Camp Practice Recap - 8/8/26

by Site Admin

Training camp continued today with media on hand for the Jets' practice. Here's what went down according to those on hand:

  • Fans were in the house for a much longer practice that incorporated live scrimmages;
  • Defensive end Kingsley Jonathan left the field with an injury and safety VJ Payne will reportedly miss 3-4 weeks with a bone bruise;
  • The first team offense opened with a successful 65-yard drive that ended on a 36-yard Isaiah Williams touchdown catch, although it was a deflected pass under heavy pressure from David Bailey;
  • Max Mitchell did a solid job against Bailey on the second unit;
  • Cade Klubnik's first drive saw Jordan Clark deflect a pass that was intercepted by Dane Belton who also had a tackle for loss;
  • The starting offense was moving again on their second drive as Geno Smith improved to 5-for-5 on the day, but an Azareye'h Thomas horse collar tackle started a scuffle which saw both teams removed from the field;
  • Bailey Zappe led a touchdown drive which ended on a 42-yard touchdown pass to either Quincy Skinner or DT Sheffield;
  • The next drive for the starters was a three-and-out as they had a delay of game and three incompletions, including a Garrett Wilson drop;
  • The ensuing series saw Braelon Allen get down to the five yard line on a long catch and run, but Breece Hall's touchdown run was negated by a hold and the drive stalled;
  • Xavier Newman snapped one over Klubnik's head and then Bailey had a run stop but the backups rebounded to drive 50 yards for a score which came as Jamaal Pritchett beat Belton for a 14-yard catch;
  • The defense started to take over, holding the starters to three more three-and-outs. Bailey and Darrell Jackson had sacks;
  • The next starters' series was another poor one, with three runs and two false starts;
  • Their final drive was a little better with short completions to Wilson twice and Mason Taylor, but stalled at the 42;
  • Bailey tweaked his ankle near the end of practice but it is not considered serious; and
  • Klubnik's final drive of the day ended when he hit Jelani Woods for an 11-yard touchdown on a back shoulder throw. Williams set it up with a 66-yard catch and run.