Jets' Geno Smith Ruled Out vs Buccaneers, Paving Way for Rookie QB
Geno Smith is out for the Jets' preseason opener vs. the Buccaneers, opening the door for a rookie QB to get his first start.
Just hours before the New York Jets' preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it was announced that starting quarterback Geno Smith would be unable to play due to foot soreness. While the team wasn't overly concerned about the injury, they decided against risking it for a preseason game. This change in the starting lineup paved the way for Cade Klubnik, the team's fourth-round rookie, to potentially take over the quarterback role.
Klubnik, who played college football at Clemson, boasts an impressive college career with over 49 games under his belt. During this time, he threw for an astounding 10,123 yards, 73 touchdowns, and only 24 interceptions, never throwing more than a handful of picks in a single season. His accuracy and dual-threat abilities, including rushing for 878 yards and 17 touchdowns, have made him one of the top-rated quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Klubnik's impressive skills and impressive college career have impressed everyone throughout training camp, making him a strong contender to take over for ailing starting quarterback Geno Smith.
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