Tensions have been running high throughout training camp as players fight for a spot on the New York Jets’ 53-man roster. However, during Tuesday’s practice, things got a little out of hand, as there were a series of fights one after another.
Star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, cornerback D.J. Reed, center Joe Tippmann, and linebacker Marcelino McCrary-Ball were among the players involved in the skirmishes. Xazavian Valladay was also shoved to the ground.
Xazavian Valladay was tossed hard to the ground along the sideline and the offense and defense got into a pretty good shoving match that spilled into the sideline area. Quickly defused. #Jets
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) August 6, 2024
There was a dust up at practice. Looks like Joe Tippmann and Marcelino McCray-Ball were in the middle of it as players rush to the sideline #Jets
— Antwan V. Staley (@antwanstaley) August 6, 2024
The first fight involved a large number of players who reportedly “moved off of the field.” Wilson then got into it with Reed, and another fight followed.
A few plays later, Garrett and Reed get into it after an incompletion. Rodgers dealt with a messy pocket, forced to step up, not a great pass in 1v1, great coverage by DJ, but the inside ball placement had GW fight back to the ball while DJ’s head wasn’t turned, so GW felt…
— Robby Sabo (@RobbySabo) August 6, 2024
Undrafted free agent guard Brady Latham reportedly was “one of the main guys in the middle of things.” It remains unclear whether he was a peacemaker or an instigator, as his helmet was ripped off at one point.
Jets head coach Robert Saleh addressed the team after the third scuffle.
A #Jets team meeting of sorts breaks out next to the famous tree (a solid camp brawl). Was very difficult to see who was at the center if it (happened on the sideline after a decent rush off right wide). The DJ is immediately on it, playing, “We Are Family,” after the scuffle is…
— Robby Sabo (@RobbySabo) August 6, 2024
There have been several fights throughout training camp so far, but this is the first fight where a team meeting occurred after tempers flared.
The Jets were not the only team to get into several fights during Tuesday’s practice. There was also a “madness” of fights during the New York Giants’ joint practice with the Detroit Lions.
Fans should expect more training camp fights, as the Jets host their first joint practice against the Washington Commanders on Thursday. The Jets will also have their first preseason contest against the Commanders on Saturday, where they will face off against No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels.
The Jets will have joint practices with the Panthers and Giants ahead of preseason games against both teams.
