Undrafted rookie Wesley Bailey identified as a key depth option after Garrett’s IR placement

Garrett’s early-IR placement elevates internal options; Wesley Bailey — an undrafted rookie — emerges as a candidate for more defensive snaps.

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- Wesley Bailey: undrafted free agent out of Louisville; played two ST snaps in Week 1
- Noted preseason/training camp standout who earned a roster spot
- Considered by coaches as someone they’ll be counting on to help replace Garrett’s snaps
- Byron Young expected to remain a starter
- Josaiah Stewart and veterans like Desjuan Johnson will also absorb snaps
- No corresponding roster move reported yet; coaches may rely on current 53-man personnel
- Bailey could move from special teams to rotational defensive snaps vs. Giants
- Coaching staff praised his grasp of roles and responsibilities on the Coach McVay Show
- A call-up of other depth players remains a possibility depending on game plan

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