Jake Bailey News, Rumors, Updates - SMU Mustangs

Likely out for the season Bailey (upper body) is not expected to return to the field during the 2024-25 season, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Bailey has reportedly encountered some setbacks in his recovery process and head coach Rhett Lashlee does not expect him back this season. Across eight games with SMU this year, the 5-foot-10 senior wideout logged 19 receptions for 275 yards and one touchdown. It is unclear if Bailey has any remaining eligibility, or if this is the end of his career at the collegiate level.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Bailey (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game versus Boston College, Billy Embody of On3.com reports.

Impact Bailey was expected to be a game-time call Saturday after missing Week 10, but it appears the decision has been made before the Mustangs take the field in warmups. With Bailey out, Roderick Daniels is slated to start in the slot again for SMU.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Bailey (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for SMU's game Saturday against Boston College, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Ideally, Bailey's injury status will be abundantly clear hours before the SMU game against Boston College. He has logged multiple receptions and double-digit yardage in each of his last seven games.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Pitt Bailey (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's game versus Pittsburgh, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bailey will miss his first game of the season Saturday after being injured during last week's win at Duke. The senior has 19 catches (on 35 targets) for 275 yards and a touchdown this season, so the Mustangs will miss him in the top-20 matchup.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Status day-to-day Bailey (undisclosed) is day-to-day, Jacob Richman of LoneStarLive.com reports.

Impact Bailey being day-to-day indicates it is either doubtful or questionable, the possibility confirmed by SMU's head coach Rhett Lashlee. Currently, the Mustangs' next game is scheduled for Saturday against Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Saturday Bailey (undisclosed) left early with an undisclosed injury during SMU's 28-22 victory over Duke on Saturday, per Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.

Impact Bailey had caught two passes for 15 yards prior to exiting the game with an undisclosed injury and did not return. The senior receiver had caught 19 passes for 275 yards and a touchdown through eight games this season prior to his injury. The severity of his injury is thus far unknown, with Saturday's matchup against Pitt serving as his next opportuntiy to return.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Records multiple receptions Bailey (undisclosed) logged two receptions for 44 yards during SMU's 34-27 win Saturday at Louisville.

Impact Before going to SMU's locker room during the Louisville game, Bailey logged one reception for 11 yards. He recorded another catch for triple the yardage, indicating his matchup departure was temporary. Bailey will finish the first half of SMU's 2024 season with 13 receptions for 214 yards (16.5 averaged per reception) and one touchdown.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Bailey (undisclosed) ran into SMU's locker room in the second quarter against Louisville, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Bailey reportedly ran into the locker room, so while it's unclear the severity of the wideout's injury, that's obviously a better sign than if he was helped off the field. He was injured amidst a third down conversion, and it remains to be seen if the wideout will return to the field. He left the game with one catch for 11 yards.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in 65 yards Bailey caught 2 of 3 targets for 65 yards during Saturday's 42-16 win against Florida State.

Impact Bailey had his biggest yardage output of the season against Florida State. With just six targets in the past two games combined, he shouldn't be expected to light up the stat sheet for SMU, but he remains a consistently involved receiver in this offense.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to see targets Bailey tallied three receptions (on seven targets) for 34 yards during Friday's 18-15 loss to Brigham Young.

Impact Bailey's production hasn't been off the charts, but he's seen at least six targets in each of SMU's three games thus far in this young season. He hasn't proved to be a big play threat, but he's posted a solid output the past two weeks, notably with Kevin Jennings taking most of the reps at quarterback. If Jennings continues to be SMU's top signal-caller, Bailey could continue to produce this fall.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to see targets Bailey tallied three receptions (on seven targets) for 34 yards during Friday's 18-15 loss to Brigham Young.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Catches touchdown in blowout win Bailey reeled in 4 of 6 targets for 59 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-7 victory versus Houston Christian.

Impact Bailey scored during SMU's blowout win over Houston Christian. His six targets were a big total for him, but don't expect this kind of performance regularly from the receiver who's still rather buried on the Mustangs' depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Catches touchdown in blowout win Bailey reeled in 4 of 6 targets for 59 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-7 victory versus Houston Christian.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Limited on Saturday Bailey caught one pass for 12 yards in Saturday's 59-14 victory over Navy.

Impact Bailey received just one target on a day in which the Mustangs dominated Navy. The senior receiver was previously listed as probable while recovering from an undisclosed injury. Bailey now has an opportunity to get to 100 percent ahead of SMU's bowl game.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play vs Navy Head coach Rhett Lashlee indicated Wednesday that Bailey is expected to play in Saturday's game against Navy, Jordan Hofeditz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Bailey logged a season-low 17 snaps during last week's matchup, indicating he may be dealing with a minor injury, given he is expected to suit up for the final game of the regular season. The 5-foot-10 wide receiver has 33 receptions for 438 yards this season for the Mustangs.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in big win Bailey caught 6 of 9 targets for 74 yards during Friday's 55-0 victory over Temple.

Impact Bailey set season highs with 74 receiving yards and nine targets in Friday's blowout win. He has been one of the most consistent receiving options on the team this season as he has caught at least three passes for at least 34 yards in five of his last six games. The only downside to his season thus far is he has not yet found the endzone which limits his ceiling a fair amount.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Patriots All-Pro punter Jake Bailey signs with Dolphins as Thomas Morstead leaves Miami for Jets The Miami Dolphins have signed New England Patriots punter Jake Bailey, the team announced Friday afternoon. The development came after an E...

MARCH 17, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Patriots' All-Pro punter visiting Dolphins; Miami still looking for another linebacker? The Miami Dolphins are bringing in New England Patriots punter Jake Bailey for a visit, according to a report from ESPN. Miami could be movi...

MARCH 17, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Miami Dolphins Sign Jake Bailey and Braxton Berrios The Miami Dolphins have signed Pro Bowl punter Jake Bailey and wide receiver Braxton Berrios.

MARCH 17, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Patriots Drafting Punter Following Jake Bailey's Release? The New England Patriots could opt to draft a punter after releasing Jake Bailey.

MARCH 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Patriots part ways with P Jake Bailey The New England Patriots have parted ways with punter Jake Bailey after a turbulent seven months. Bailey, 25, signed a four-year, $13.5 mill...

MARCH 11, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Patriots release Jake Bailey, one of the NFL's highest-paid punters, after four seasons The Patriots are officially in the market for a new punter. The team released Jake Bailey on Friday, his four seasons in New England ending...

MARCH 11, 2023 • BOSTON.COM

Probably out for season SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee said Tuesday that Bailey (shoulder) "is probably out for the year," Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Bailey was a standout during fall practices and caught eight passes for 163 yards and a score during his likely final appearance of the season. The senior wideout reportedly picked up the shoulder injury during the season opener, but it progressively got worse. In his absence, Moochie Dixon will be a prime candidate for an increased role behind Rashee Rice.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Left game early Saturday Bailey (undisclosed) left early in the first quarter, Jordan Hofeditz of 247sports reports.

Impact Bailey was not targeted before leaving the game early. It is unclear how long the wide receiver is set to be out. If Bailey cannot go Friday against Navy, his next chance to appear is Oct. 22 against Cincinnati.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Baily is in uniform and warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Maryland, Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Baily was able to practice all week and his early participation in warmups suggest that he will be good to go Saturday evening. The senior has been limited early this season by injuries, but should be able to carve himself a role in the passing game as an experienced receiver. Baily had 56 catches for 714 yards and two touchdowns a season ago at Rice before transferring to SMU in the offseason.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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