[1] At the 2011 NFL Combine, Bailey had the third-highest vertical leap of any defensive lineman, at 36.5".

[5] Bailey was selected in the third round, with the 86th overall pick, of the 2011 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.

The 2013 season was a turning point for Bailey after playing in 15 games finishing the year with 30 tackles, a sack, and two batted passes.

In 2014, Bailey produced career highs in almost every defensive stat finishing with 41 combined tackles, five sacks, and two passes defended.

On July 22, 2019, Bailey signed a two-year $10.5 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons.