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3 Jets on Thin Ice After Preseason Opener: Time's Up for Bailey Zappe

After a pair of joint practices, the Jets finally opened the preseason against the Buccaneers on Friday, falling 24-16 at MetLife Stadium. It wasn't the outcome that the home crowd wanted; however, as always with the preseason, losing to the Bucs was a learning experience as the Jets continue to prepare for the 2026 NFL regular season.

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Aaron Glenn raves over Cade Klubnik after preseason action: ‘He has some moxie to him’

Cade Klubnik made quite the first impression on New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn when he saw game action Friday. In New York’s 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Klubnik showed promise throwing the football amongst three different QBs in the green and white.

Mory Bamba News / New York Jets on SI / August 15

3 Winners & 4 Losers from Jets' Preseason Opener vs. Bucs: Mory Bamba Makes a Statement

Final scores don't matter in the preseason. If they did, Jets fans wouldn't be too thrilled with the team's 24-16 loss to the Buccaneers Friday night. As is the case, though, their preseason opener was more about who did and didn't stand out in a game setting more than anything else.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 15

AFC Notes: David Bailey, Andres Borregales, Will McDonald, Jets, Patriots

Jets veteran LB Demario Davis has been around the league for a long, long time. He said recently he has not seen many rookies who have started out as strongly as first-round DE David Bailey.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 15

Jets HC Aaron Glenn’s ‘Bamba Island’ declaration will have fans intrigued

Mory Bamba turned heads in his first taste of NFL preseason action, and even his head coach could not resist joking about it. The Jets fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-16 in their preseason opener Friday night at MetLife Stadium, a night defined more by young players auditioning for roster spots than by the final score.

David Bailey News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 15

Jets rookie David Bailey ‘had a lot of fun’ in 1st NFL preseason action

David Bailey finally got his first taste of NFL action, and the moment lived up to everything he had built it up to be. The Jets rookie edge rusher made his preseason debut Friday night, and he reflected afterward on what it meant to finally put on the jersey for a live game.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Geno Smith News / Field Level Media / August 15

Jets QB Geno Smith day-to-day after missing start

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith was scratched from the team's preseason opener on Friday due to an injury, but the ailment isn't believed to be serious.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 15

Jets’ Cade Klubnik is incredibly impressed with Garrett Wilson: ‘No surprise’

The New York Jets took on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their first preseason game of 2026 on Friday. Geno Smith was scratched from the contest due to an ankle injury that appears to be minor.

Cade Klubnik News / JetNation.com / August 15

Klubnik Impressive in Debut Despite Jets 24-16 Loss

With Geno Smith on the sidelines nursing a sore ankle, rookie QB Cade Klubnik made is preseason NFL debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and looked impressive in doing so.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 14

Bucs may have found their latest undrafted gem following breakout performance against the Jets

One under-the-radar rookie had a big night in Tampa Bay’s preseason opener. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have built a reputation for finding undrafted talent that sticks, and general manager Jason Licht may have done it again.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 14

Jets’ Garrett Wilson makes insane catch before Buccaneers preseason kickoff

The New York Jets are optimistic that Geno Smith can steady the waters at quarterback, at least in 2026, but they also know that the offense will not truly take a step forward unless Garrett Wilson is effective and healthy.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 14

Jets’ Geno Smith will not play vs. Buccaneers due to foot soreness

New York Jets fans are eager to see how the Geno Smith sequel turns out in the Meadowlands, and they were hoping to catch a sneak peak on Friday night.

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Jets set to Kick off Preseason; Players to Watch

The Jets will kick off their preseason schedule tonight against Todd Bowles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and we’ve got a list of players you’re going to want to keep an eye on through the night.

Andre Cisco News / New York Jets on SI / August 14

Andre Cisco Is Starting to Lose Ground in Safety Battle at Jets Camp

One of the biggest discussion points from Jets training camp has been the safety battle and who lines up opposite of veteran Minkah Fitzpatrick when the regular season begins.

David Bailey News / New York Jets on SI / August 14

How David Bailey Can Raise Expectations in His Jets' Preseason Debut

It's been eight months since the last time the Jets played in a football game against an opposing team. That said, this year's team looks far different than the one that walked off the field to conclude a 3-14 campaign.

Garrett Wilson News / New York Jets on SI / August 14

Garrett Wilson's New Role Highlights How Far He's Come With Jets

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Leadership comes in different shapes and sizes. Demario Davis, for example, is expected to be the Jets' outspoken defensive leader in 2026.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / August 14

All Eyes Are on Mason Taylor After Aaron Glenn Confirms Jets Starters Will Play vs. Bucs

The Jets' vision is starting to come together. In a press conference with reporters on Tuesday, head coach Aaron Glenn shared his plans for the Jets' preseason opener against the Buccaneers, revealing that he intends to play everyone.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / August 14

Jets-Bucs preseason opener: 3 sneaky things for Jets fans to watch

We don’t have to tell New York Jets fans to watch out for how the starting offense looks or how Cade Klubnik performs. Those are the obvious storylines for tonight’s preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7 p.m.

Geno Smith News / TWSN / August 13

Geno Smith Jets Return: Is He Still an NFL Starting QB?

Geno Smith has had quite the roller coaster career. After a solid career at West Virginia University, he was drafted by the New York Jetsin the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / August 13

These 3 NY Jets starters have most to prove in preseason opener

Preseason production in the NFL does not correlate with regular season production—this has already been established. Therefore, nothing that happens in the New York Jets’ preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should be treated as a surefire prediction of what’s to come in the regular season.

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / August 13