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.
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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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Sources (7)
- Former Clemson Starting QB Makes 53-Man Roster, Praised By Jets Head Coach si.com · 5h ago
- Jets Notes: Cade Klubnik named backup quarterback; injury updates heading into Week 1 SNY · 5h ago
- Jets plan to stick with Cade Klubnik as their backup QB NBC Sports · 5h ago
- Why Cade Klubnik Deserves to Be Jets' QB2 Despite Preseason Lows Sports Illustrated · 5h ago
- Jets make decision at quarterback ahead of Week 1 opener Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Jets Name Cade Klubnik Backup QB NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com · 5h ago
- Rookie Cade Klubnik is Jets' QB2 entering season, Aaron Glenn says ESPN · 5h ago
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