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Rookie Cade Klubnik is Jets' QB2 entering season, Aaron Glenn says

The New York Jets have named a rookie as their backup quarterback, surprising some analysts.

By · Published August 31, 2026  22:27 UTC · Updated September 3, 2026  14:28 UTC

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Rookie Cade Klubnik officially won an NFL job after making the Jets' 53-man roster and was named the team's backup quarterback behind Geno Smith. Head coach Aaron Glenn and the organization praised the former Clemson quarterback and confirmed plans to stick with him entering the Week 1 season opener.

Epilogue added 52d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: The New York Jets have named a rookie as their backup quarterback, surprising some analysts.
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The New York Jets' decision to name rookie Cade Klubnik as their backup quarterback for the upcoming season has raised eyebrows. The move comes as a surprise to some, given Klubnik's performance in the preseason.

The Jets' defensive coordinator, Aaron Glenn, has publicly endorsed Klubnik for the role. NBC Sports, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo Sports, ProFootballRumors.com and ESPN all confirm the decision.

The Jets' decision to stick with Klubnik as the backup quarterback, despite his preseason struggles, leaves open the question of how the rookie will perform in regular-season games.

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What is Cade Klubnik's background?

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