Jets' David Bailey: Dominates Browns in Week 5 win
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Bailey recorded seven tackles (five solo), including 3.0 sacks, during the Jets' 17-12 win over the Browns on Sunday.
The Browns' offensive line had trouble containing Bailey and the Jets' pass rush Sunday, with New York sacking Deshaun Watson eight times. Three of those sacks were credited to Bailey, two of which were on third down and forced the Browns to punt on the next play. Week 5 was the performance that the Jets were hoping to see out of the second-overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. Bailey is up to 5.0 sacks through five regular-season games, which leads the Jets and is tied with DJ Wonnum for fourth-most in the NFL behind Will Anderson (7.5), Greg Rousseau (6.0) and Dallas Turner (5.5).
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Jets' Joseph Ossai: Exits with ankle injury
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Ossai (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Ossai needed to be helped off the field in the second quarter. Will McDonald is now the sole depth option at defensive end for the Jets' defense.
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Jets' Kingsley Enagbare: Ready for Week 5
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Enagbare (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Enagbare ended Week 5 prep with a full practice after logging consecutive sessions with a knee injury to start the week. The defensive end is all set to suit up for Sunday's contest as a starting pass rusher for the Jets' defense.
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Jets' Will McDonald: Active for Week 5
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McDonald (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.
McDonald appeared on Friday's injury report with a new calf injury. The defensive end managed to log limited participation in practice despite the injury and has recovered in time for Sunday's contest.
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Jets' Will McDonald: Questionable with new calf injury
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McDonald (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
McDonald was a new addition to the Jets' Friday injury report with a calf injury. The defensive end managed to log limited participation despite the new injury, but it is unclear if the injury is minor enough to play through on game day. If McDonald cannot suit up for Sunday's contest, Nate Lynn will join Joseph Ossai as a rotational defensive end behind starters Kingsley Enagbare (knee) and David Bailey.
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Jets' Kingsley Enagbare: Questionable with knee issue
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Enagbare (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Enagbare logged consecutive limited practices to start the Jets' Week 5 prep before upgrading to a full participant in Friday's session. The defensive end's upgrade in participation is a strong sign that he will be able to suit up for Sunday's contest. If Engagbare needs another week to recover, Joseph Ossai should see more defensive reps as he did in Week 4 against the Bears
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Jets' Jarvis Brownlee: Clears concussion protocol
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Brownlee (concussion) does not have any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Brownlee upgraded his practice participation in each Week 5 prep session, going from a DNP on Wednesday to a full participant Friday. The cornerback has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and is all set to suit up for Sunday's contest.
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Jets' Kiko Mauigoa: Won't play against Cleveland
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Mauigoa (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Mauigoa was held out of practice all week due to a quadriceps injury, which will force him to miss a third consecutive game. Jamien Sherwood and Demario Davis will continue to operate as the Jets' starting linebackers in the absence of Mauigoa, whose next chance to play is Week 6 against the Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 18.
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Jets' Jarvis Brownlee: Limited at practice Thursday
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Brownlee (concussion) was limited during practice Thursday.
Brownlee didn't return to Sunday's 23-12 loss to the Bears. He didn't practice Wednesday, though his limited participation Thursday keeps the door open regarding his availability for the Week 5 meeting with the Browns. If Brownlee can't suit up for that contest, D'Angelo Ponds may continue to see more snaps.
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Jets' Jamien Sherwood: Strong showing in Week 4
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Sherwood finished with 13 total tackles (five solo) and one forced fumble in Sunday's 23-12 loss to Chicago.
Sherwood finished behind Dane Belton (14) and Minkah Fitzpatrick (16) for the game high in total tackles. He also came up big in the third quarter by forcing a fumble on D'Andre Swift, which ultimately resulted in a 30-yard field goal from Jason Sanders.
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Jets' Dane Belton: Productive in loss to Chicago
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Belton finished with 14 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 23-12 loss to the Bears.
Belton finished behind Minkah Fitzpatrick for the game high in total tackles. The 2022 No. 114 overall pick spent his first four seasons with the Giants. In his final campaign with the club in 2025, he amassed a career-high 120 total tackles (60 solo), 2.0 sacks, three forced fumbles and one interception. Belton is on pace for another quality year, giving him plenty of upside for IDP managers moving forward.
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Jets' Demario Davis: Another quality showing in Week 4
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Davis ended with 10 total tackles (five solo) and 1.0 sacks in Sunday's 23-12 loss to Chicago.
Davis has been on a roll of late, amassing 10 total tackles and 1.0 sacks in each of his last two games. The 37-year-old veteran has shown no signs of slowing down, and he has a favorable opportunity on the horizon in Week 5 against the Browns, a team that surrendered nearly 3.0 sacks per game in the first month of the 2026 campaign.
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Jets' Nate Lynn: Signs with active roster
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The Jets signed Lynn to the active roster Wednesday.
Lynn has yet to start in an NFL regular-season game. The defensive end from William & Mary University will now provide additional support for the Jets' defensive line.
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Jets' Kingsley Enagbare: Limited during practice Wednesday
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Enagbare (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday.
Enagbare didn't suit up for the Week 4 loss to Chicago. His presence at practice Wednesday, even in a limited capacity, is a positive step in the right direction. However, if Enagbare doesn't play in Week 5 against the Browns, Joseph Ossai may be more involved once again.
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Jets' Braiden McGregor: Placed on injured reserve
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McGregor (pectoral) was placed on the Jets' injured reserve list Wednesday, Eric Allen of the team's official site reports.
McGregor will miss the rest of the 2026 season due to a pectoral injury he sustained during the Jets' Week 4 loss to the Bears. His move to IR opens up a spot on the 53-man roster, which the Jets filled with Nate Lynn, who signed with the team's practice squad following the conclusion of training camp in late August.
McGregor (pectoral) suffered a season-ending injury during Sunday's loss to the Bears, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
McGregor will soon be moved to IR, where he will remain for the remainder of the 2026 season. The defensive end played in all four games to start the season, logging seven tackles (two solo) over 42 defensive snaps and 46 special-teams snaps.
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Jets' Jarvis Brownlee: Dealing with concussion
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Brownlee is in concussion protocol as Week 5 approaches, Antwan V. Staley of the New York Daily News reports.
Brownlee suffered a head injury during Sunday's loss to the Bears, and he was evaluated for a concussion. The cornerback is officially dealing with a concussion, and he'll have to clear protocol in order to be available for the team's Week 5 matchup with Cleveland.
Fitzpatrick recorded 16 tackles (eight solo) and an interception during the Jets' 23-12 loss to the Bears on Sunday.
Fitzpatrick's interception during Sunday's loss was the Jets' first since the start of the 2025 regular season, coinciding with the start of Aaron Glenn's head coaching tenure with the franchise, and the pick led to a 36-yard field goal by Jason Sanders midway in the second quarter. Fitzpatrick and three other Jets players played a whopping 93 defensive snaps due to the fact that the Bears finished with a 42:45 time of possession. Given the large workload in Week 4, coupled with the fact that Fitzpatrick missed the Jets' two prior games due to a groin injury, it wouldn't be surprising to see the veteran safety's practice participation limited ahead of the team's Week 5 home tilt against the Browns.
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Jets' Braiden McGregor: Injures chest in Week 4
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McGregor exited Sunday's game against the Bears with a chest injury and did not return.
Prior to his departure, McGregor recorded one solo tackle. He entered Week 4 having logged just 24.1 percent of the Jets' defensive snaps as a rotational defensive lineman and special-teams contributor.
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Jets' Jarvis Brownlee: Doesn't return Sunday
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Brownlee (concussion) did not return to Sunday's 23-12 loss to the Bears.
Brownlee exited the contest to be evaluated for a concussion and was replaced by rookie D'Angelo Ponds. If Brownlee can't suit up in Week 5 against the Browns, Ponds may be needed to fill the void in the slot.
