New York Jets sign David Bailey

New York Jets signed David Bailey on May 8, 2026.

What changed

New York Jets linebackers, this season vs last season — the room this transaction changed.

NEW arrived this offseasonRE-UP re-signedLEFT left after last season- returning players are unmarked

92Jamien Sherwood8716/177694969638$12M26.56'2"220

72David BaileyNEW8110/1700505097$14M——251

62Demario DavisNEW6312/17990694866$5.0M37.56'2"248

45Marcelino McCrary-Ball426/1719453896—$1.1M27.36'0"214

45Chase WilsonNEW435/17005050—$1.0M——230

45Jaden KellerNEW435/17005050—$1.0M——235

40Mykal Walker5614/177128849650$1.3M28.96'3"230

35Francisco Mauigoa4712/173546718832$1.1M23.46'2"230

25Kobe King3414/1710828917—23.56'1"248

92Jamien Sherwood8716/177694969638$12M26.56'2"220

82Jermaine Johnson IILEFT6812/17710689681—27.56'5"254

55Cam JonesLEFT5314/1725—8096—$1.3M26.86'2"228

55Ochaun MathisLEFT417/17170409620—27.56'5"260

45Marcelino McCrary-Ball426/1719453896—$1.1M27.36'0"214

45Jackson SirmonLEFT291/1700696—$885K26.36'2"240

40Quincy WilliamsLEFT5815/17930869058$2.6M29.95'11"226

40Mykal Walker5614/177128849650$1.3M28.96'3"230

35Francisco Mauigoa4712/173546718832$1.1M23.46'2"230

25Kobe King3414/1710828917—23.56'1"248

OfficialMay 8, 2026
New York Jets sign David Bailey
Signed a 4 year $5.46 million contract with New York (NYJ)
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