Observations from Wednesday’s Jets practice:

Put on D show

The defense got off to a fast start in practice. Safety Dane Belton made a nice play to bat away a pass to Garrett Wilson. Defensive tackle Harrison Phillips would have had a sack of Cade Klubnik in a game.

Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws as offensive coordinator Frank Reich looks on during practice. Bill Kostroun for NY Post Thing of the passed

Quarterback Geno Smith looked shaky in practice. His passes were off target several times, and he never seemed to be able to find a rhythm. Smith had one long touchdown pass during a red zone period, but he took so long to throw it that it likely would have been a sack in a game.

Caught my eye

Nose tackle T’Vondre Sweat and edge rusher Joseph Ossai returned to practice this week, but they are still being held back as they get back into football shape. They spent a lot of practice Wednesday doing sprints across a side field while the rest of the team did drills.

Medical report

LB Kiko Mauigoa was held out of practice as a precaution. Coach Aaron Glenn said Mauigoa has had more reps than nearly anyone on the team so they wanted to be careful not to overwork him. WR Tim Patrick and DT David Onyemata got veteran rest days.