{
  "id": 4701838,
  "title": "Rookie Cade Klubnik wins Jets’ backup quarterback job. Edge rusher Joseph Ossai out with foot injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/rookie-cade-klubnik-wins-jets-backup-quarterback-job-edge-rusher",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T19:32:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/08/31/rookie-cade-klubnik-wins-jets-backup-quarterback-job-edge-rusher-joseph-ossai-out-with-foot-injury"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Rookie Cade Klubnik has secured the backup quarterback position for the New York Jets, set to face the regular season alongside Geno Smith. Klubnik, a fourth-round pick from Clemson, showcased his skills during the preseason, earning confidence from the coaching staff. Coach Aaron Glenn emphasized that Klubnik will effectively take over Smith's role if necessary. The Jets are also considering adding another quarterback to their practice squad, having released Bailey Zappe and waived Brady Cook who was claimed by Miami.\n\nEdge rusher Joseph Ossai, signed to a lucrative three-year, $36 million contract, will be sidelined for a few weeks due to a ruptured plantar fascia, preventing him from participating in the upcoming games. This injury forces the Jets to consider alternative options in their defensive lineup.\n\nMeanwhile, the Jets have expanded their kicker roster by acquiring Blake Grupe off waivers from Indianapolis. This move strengthens the team's kicking carousel, replacing Jason Sanders, who experienced a difficult preseason finale. Despite Sanders' disappointing performance, he remains on the roster for competition purposes, allowing the Jets to finalize their practice squad as other teams make their preparations for the upcoming regular season.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Rookie Cade Klubnik secured backup QB job with Jets.",
    "Edge rusher Joseph Ossai out with plantar fascia injury.",
    "Jets added Blake Grupe off waivers for kicking duties."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}