2026 Training Camp Insights: Defensive Ends and Safeties
WHO:
philadelphiaeagles.com - Andrew Mukuba was born in Zimbabwe before moving to Texas when he was 9 years old.
newyorkjets.com - David Bailey was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
newyorkjets.com - David Bailey had 29 sacks and 10 forced fumbles in his collegiate career, which started at Stanford.
newyorkjets.com - David Bailey had 14.5 sacks and a 21.3% pressure rate at Texas Tech last season, leading the FBS.
newyorkjets.com - T'Vondre Sweat is listed at 366 pounds.
newyorkjets.com - David Onyemata is starting his 11th NFL season.
newyorkjets.com - Joseph Ossai is a new addition to the Jets' defensive line.
newyorkjets.com - Kingsley Enagbare is a new addition to the Jets' defensive line.
bengals.com - The Bengals signed linebacker Devin Lloyd to a three-year, $45 million deal.
philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles signed undrafted free agent Gush Kapena Gushiken to compete at safety.
newyorkjets.com - The Jets acquired T'Vondre Sweat in a player-for-player swap with the Titans that sent Jermaine Johnson to Tennessee.
newyorkjets.com - David Bailey was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
bengals.com - Myles Murphy recorded 41 total pressures in 2025, doubling his 2024 total of 20.
bengals.com - Shemar Stewart was one of two players in his draft class to produce a perfect 10.0 on Relative Athletic Score.
bengals.com - Boye Mafe had a sack in a Seattle-record seven consecutive games.
bengals.com - Cashius Howell became the first player in Texas A&M history since Myles Garrett in 2015 to have 11 or more sacks in a single season.
philadelphiaeagles.com - Andrew Mukuba played in 60 percent of the Eagles' regular-season snaps on defense in his rookie year.
philadelphiaeagles.com - Michael Carter started five games in 2025 across the Jets and Eagles.
philadelphiaeagles.com - Maximus Pulley earned consensus All-American honors in 2025.
bengals.com - Myles Murphy, Shemar Stewart, Johnson, Foskey, Boye Mafe, Cashius Howell, Trey Hendrickson, Joseph Ossai, Al Golden.
philadelphiaeagles.com - Andrew Mukuba, Reed Blankenship, Sydney Brown, Marcus Epps, Andre' Sam, Michael Carter, J.T. Gray, Cole Wisniewski, Maximus Pulley, Vic Fangio.
WHAT:
philadelphiaeagles.com - Andrew Mukuba recorded 46 tackles and two interceptions through 11 games in his rookie year.
newyorkjets.com - T'Vondre Sweat played in 12 games last season due to an ankle injury.
newyorkjets.com - David Onyemata was previously with the Saints and spent the past three seasons with the Falcons.
newyorkjets.com - David Bailey's 14.5 sacks and 21.3% pressure rate at Texas Tech led the FBS last season.
newyorkjets.com - The Jets signed interior lineman David Onyemata, edge rusher Joseph Ossai, and defensive end Kingsley Enagbare in free agency.
bengals.com - Myles Murphy recorded his first multi-sack game in Week 15 against the Ravens and his first career fumble recovery in Week 16 against the Dolphins.
newyorkjets.com - David Bailey had 29 sacks and 10 forced fumbles in his collegiate career, which started at Stanford.
newyorkjets.com - T'Vondre Sweat is listed at 366 pounds and played in 12 games last season due to an ankle injury.
newyorkjets.com - David Bailey had 14.5 sacks and a 21.3% pressure rate at Texas Tech last season, leading the FBS.
bengals.com - Myles Murphy finished the 2025 season with 37 tackles and four sacks over the last nine games.
bengals.com - Moro Ojomo registered six sacks, 38 tackles, and 52 quarterback pressures in 2025.
newyorkjets.com - David Bailey had 14.5 sacks and a 21.3% pressure rate at Texas Tech last season.
bengals.com - Myles Murphy recorded a career-high 5.5 sacks and 52 total tackles in 2025.
bengals.com - Shemar Stewart recorded five tackles, his first career sack, and first career pass defensed in 2025.
bengals.com - Boye Mafe signed a three-year contract with the Bengals and had a career-high nine sacks in 2023.
bengals.com - Cashius Howell won SEC Defensive Player of the Year with 11 or more sacks in a single season.
philadelphiaeagles.com - Andrew Mukuba started 10 games in 2025 and recorded 46 tackles and two interceptions.
philadelphiaeagles.com - Marcus Epps has started 49 out of 94 games in his career, accumulating 296 tackles, three interceptions, and 18 passes defended.
philadelphiaeagles.com - J.T. Gray ranks second in NFL players in special teams tackles with 92 and has earned three All-Pro selections.
WHERE:
bengals.com - Cincinnati Bengals' roster.
philadelphiaeagles.com - Jefferson Health Training Complex, Philadelphia.
WHEN:
philadelphiaeagles.com - The Philadelphia Eagles report to training camp on Tuesday, July 28th.
chargers.com - The Chargers will practice twice at the University of San Diego in early August.
chargers.com - The Chargers will hold more than a dozen open practices at The Bolt and will also practice twice at the University of San Diego in early August.
philadelphiaeagles.com - The Philadelphia Eagles report to training camp on Tuesday, July 28th.
WHY:
newyorkjets.com - Head coach Aaron Glenn emphasized the need for "dogs" up front to stop the run effectively.
bengals.com - The Bengals aimed to address the pass rush due to the departures of Trey Hendrickson and Joseph Ossai in free agency.
philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles are replacing starting strong safety Reed Blankenship and rotational free safety Sydney Brown, who left in free agency and trade, respectively.
HOW:
newyorkjets.com - Head coach Aaron Glenn stated the Jets will employ a multiple defense, incorporating elements of both 4-3 and 3-4 schemes.
chargers.com - Daiyan Henley will wear the green dot in the middle of the defense, indicating he is the primary communicator on the field.
newyorkjets.com - Head coach Aaron Glenn stated the Jets will employ a multiple defense, incorporating elements of both 4-3 and 3-4 schemes.
bengals.com - The Bengals spent premium capital on Boye Mafe and Cashius Howell to address the pass rush.
newyorkjets.com - The Jets acquired T'Vondre Sweat in a player-for-player swap with the Titans that sent Jermaine Johnson to Tennessee.
bengals.com - Cincinnati signed Boye Mafe during free agency and selected Cashius Howell in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles signed J.T. Gray in free agency and drafted Cole Wisniewski in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
David Bailey, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, had an impressive collegiate career at Stanford, finishing with 29 sacks and 10 forced fumbles. The Jets have bolstered their defensive line by signing David Onyemata, Joseph Ossai, and Kingsley Enagbare, while head coach Aaron Glenn plans to implement a versatile defense that combines both 4-3 and 3-4 schemes. Meanwhile, Andrew Mukuba, who recorded 46 tackles and two interceptions in his rookie year, is set to join the Philadelphia Eagles as they report to training camp on Tuesday, July 28th.