Overview
- Coach Aaron Glenn confirmed on Monday that fourth-round rookie Cade Klubnik will serve as the Jets’ No. 2 quarterback behind Geno Smith after preseason and training-camp evaluations.
- Klubnik earned the spot by handling the bulk of preseason reps and showing command of the offense despite modest stats of 21-for-34 for 190 yards and one interception across three games.
- The team cleared roster space by releasing Bailey Zappe and waiving Brady Cook, who was claimed by the Miami Dolphins, and Glenn said the Jets still expect to add another quarterback to the practice squad.
- New York claimed kicker Blake Grupe off waivers from Indianapolis and will keep current kicker Jason Sanders on the roster for competition, leaving the kicking job unsettled heading into Week 1.
- Edge rusher Joseph Ossai is listed week to week after rupturing the plantar fascia, a short-term medical concern that could affect the Jets’ pass-rush rotation and prompt further roster moves.