Trending Now - Jets Call Off Pre-draft Meeting With David Bailey

WHO:

ProFootballRumors.com - Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk commented that “it is unclear when Bailey was scheduled to visit.”

ProFootballRumors.com - Ryan Dunleavy of New York Post Sports suggests that the meaning of the report could be interpreted in different ways.

ProFootballRumors.com - Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey is involved in the story.

NBC Sports - Connor Hughes of SNY reported the cancellation of the visit.

NBC Sports - The Jets are the team that canceled the visit.

WHAT:

ProFootballRumors.com - The Jets' cancellation of the visit with David Bailey was reported just after 5 PM on April 13th, 2026, indicating that the visit had not been widely reported prior to the cancellation.

NBC Sports - The Jets' decision to cancel the visit could suggest they do not intend to draft Bailey or feel secure in their knowledge about him.

ProFootballRumors.com - The Jets' cancellation of the visit with Bailey was reported just after 5 PM on April 13th, 2026, the final day teams could host prospects for top-30 visits.

NBC Sports - Ohio State edge rusher Arvell Reese was one of the Jets’ top-30 visitors.

NBC Sports - The Jets also own the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

NBC Sports - Other players who traveled to New York for interviews and medical checks include Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr., San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson, North Carolina State defensive end Cian Slone, and Texas Tech safety Cole Wisniewski.

NBC Sports - Bailey is a consensus All-American for his senior year.

ProFootballRumors.com - The Jets canceled a top-30 visit that David Bailey was supposed to attend.

NBC Sports - Bailey is the betting favorite to be the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

NBC Sports - Bailey led college football with 14.5 sacks and added 19.5 tackles for loss, three passes defended, three forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in 14 games.

WHERE:

NBC Sports - Bailey visited the Cowboys, Chiefs, Cardinals, and Titans for pre-draft meetings.

NBC Sports - The Jets are based in New York, where the visit was supposed to take place.

WHEN:

NBC Sports - Pre-draft visits ended on April 13th, 2026.

ProFootballRumors.com - The cancellation was reported on April 16th, 2026.

NBC Sports - Pre-draft visits ended on April 13th, 2026.

WHY:

ProFootballRumors.com - The Jets may be attempting to generate trade interest from other teams regarding the No. 2 overall pick, as teams like the Cardinals and Giants have shown interest in trading down.

ProFootballRumors.com - The Jets may want to generate trade interest from other teams regarding the No. 2 overall pick, as teams like the Cardinals and Giants have shown interest in trading down.

ProFootballRumors.com - The cancellation could indicate that the Jets do not intend to draft Bailey or that they feel secure in their knowledge about him.

NBC Sports - The Jets may want to generate trade interest from other teams regarding the No. 2 overall pick.

HOW:

ProFootballRumors.com - The information about the cancellation broke just after 5 PM on April 13th, 2026, the final day teams could host prospects for top-30 visits.

ProFootballRumors.com - The information about the cancellation broke just after 5 PM on the final day teams could host prospects for top-30 visits.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 19:21 UTC)

The New York Jets canceled a visit with prospect David Bailey, a decision that was reported just after 5 PM on Monday, and had not been widely known prior to the announcement. This move could indicate that the Jets either do not plan to draft Bailey or feel confident in their assessment of him, while also possibly trying to spark trade interest for their No. 2 overall pick, as teams like the Cardinals and Giants have shown interest in moving down. The cancellation became public on the final day teams could host prospects for top-30 visits.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 17:22 UTC)

The Jets' cancellation of a visit with prospect Bailey was reported just after 5 PM on Monday, marking the final day teams could host top-30 visits. Charean Williams from Pro Football Talk noted that it's unclear when Bailey was originally scheduled to visit, while Ryan Dunleavy from the New York Post suggested that the implications of the cancellation could be interpreted in various ways. This move may be part of the Jets' strategy to generate trade interest for their No. 2 overall pick, as teams like the Cardinals and Giants have expressed interest in trading down.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 13:22 UTC)

The Jets hold the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and recently wrapped up pre-draft visits on Monday, where they met with several prospects, including Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. and San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson. Meanwhile, consensus All-American Bailey has been busy visiting teams like the Cowboys, Chiefs, Cardinals, and Titans for pre-draft meetings. Reports suggest the Jets are looking to generate trade interest in their No. 2 overall pick, with teams such as the Cardinals and Giants expressing a desire to trade down.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 11:27 UTC)

The New York Jets have canceled a top-30 visit that Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey was supposed to attend, a decision reported on Thursday. Bailey, who led college football with 14.5 sacks and is the betting favorite to be the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, was expected to meet with the Jets before pre-draft visits ended on Monday. This cancellation may suggest that the Jets either do not plan to draft Bailey or are looking to create trade interest regarding their second overall pick.