New York Jets 2026 NFL training camp is underway and we have a twist this week: A joint practice.
The Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will do battle in their preseason opener on Friday. Ahead of that, the two sides agreed to get together for a pair of practices which certainly spiced things up.
What unfolded between the Jets and Bucs ahead of their exhibition clash?
Jere are Jets Wire’s three observations from their first joint practice:
Many fights
It’s best to let those in attendance do the talking. But there were several fights between the two teams. At one point, a helmet flew through the air after it was ripped off. Things will be settled down by Day 2 of joint practices:
Is Bailey real?
In terms of actual football, the Jets’ top rookie in David Bailey impressed once again. Bailey has all throughout basic training camp practices… and yes, these were practices with the Bucs as well. But it’s very note worthy that Bailey once again stood out against another team and different opposition:
Offense loses
According to various reports, the Jets offense struggled. Quarterback Geno Smith eventually finished well on a deep pass to Garrett Wilson which is a good sign, but a lot of the day it was the Buccaneers defense that won.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: 3 takeaways from Jets’ first joint practice with the Buccaneers
Reporting by Nick Wojton, USA TODAY / Jets Wire
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