Jets' Geno Smith Ruled Out vs Buccaneers, Paving Way for Rookie QB
Summary
The New York Jets will not play starting quarterback Geno Smith in their preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because of foot soreness. Rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik, who was the backup, will start the game instead.Key Facts
- Geno Smith, the Jets' starting quarterback, is sidelined for the preseason opener due to foot soreness.
- The Jets are not worried about Smith’s injury and would have played him if it were a regular-season game.
- Cade Klubnik, a rookie and fourth-round NFL draft pick, will start in Smith’s place.
- Klubnik played college football at Clemson, passing for over 10,000 yards and scoring 73 touchdowns in 49 games.
- Klubnik also ran for 878 yards and 17 touchdowns in college, showing he can both pass and run well.
- His best college season was in 2024, with 3,639 passing yards, 36 passing touchdowns, and 463 rushing yards.
- Klubnik has impressed coaches during training camp and is known for his strong arm and accuracy.
- The game will be Klubnik’s first chance to lead the Jets’ first-team offense during a preseason game at MetLife Stadium.
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