Jets rule out T'Vondre Sweat, say Bailey doubtful vs. Raiders - ESPN

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets' defense, called out this week by Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty, will be down at least one and probably two starters for Sunday's game at MetLife Stadium.

Nose tackle T'Vondre Sweat was ruled out Friday with a knee injury, and rookie edge rusher David Bailey, unable to practice this week due to a strained groin, is listed as doubtful. Both were injured last Sunday in the Jets' 28-25 home loss to the Miami Dolphins.

This increases the pressure on the front seven, which has struggled to stop the run. Since Week 3, the Jets are allowing 153 yards per game, which ranks 31st in the NFL.

They have bulletin board material as motivation, thanks to Jeanty, who on Wednesday told Las Vegas reporters, «They have a couple of guys out there that don't really want to tackle.» He didn't name names.

The quote made the rounds at One Jets Drive.

«This is the NFL, and I get it. Everybody's motivated by certain things,» Jets coach Aaron Glenn said Friday. «But man, your true motivation is each week you get a chance to play, and I think that's about it. But words are always said between players, and that's just what it is. Our guys will be ready to play.»

New York's defensive players, likely instructed to keep quiet, downplayed the quote.

«Obviously, certain things add a little more fuel to the fire, but at the end of the day, I have to go out there and do my job,» safety Minkah Fitzpatrick said. «I feel like most of the guys in this locker room operate in the same fashion.»

Privately, some players said they were surprised by Jeanty's comment, considering his own struggles. Jeanty, the No. 6 pick in 2025, rushed for only 15 yards in last week's 35-21 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He is