Jets general manager Darren Mougey told reporters Tuesday that the cancellation of defensive end prospect David Bailey’s pre‑draft visit should not be read as a signal of his draft status. The Jets still have a full slate of top‑30 visits and the change could reflect scheduling, not a lack of interest. Bailey remains a leading candidate officially for the No. 2 pick.

Bailey topped the FBS with 14.5 sacks last season, dwarfing Ohio State’s Arvell Reese, who recorded 6.5. Sources say the Jets are eyeing an edge rusher to bolster a front seven already reinforced in free agency. Mougey emphasized that the team already gathered extensive data at the combine, pro day and a dinner, making the cancelled visit largely procedural today.

With four of the top 44 selections in hand, New York must decide whether to use the No. 2 on Bailey or pivot to a quarterback like Alabama’s Ty Simpson at No. 16 or 33. The organization’s thorough vetting, from medical checks to personality probes, suggests the final decision will hinge on fit rather than any single visit.