Rookie QB Cade Klubnik Starts for Jets vs. Bucs. Geno Smith Sits with Sore Foot, AP Source Says
Rookie Cade Klubnik will start with the Jets cautious on Geno Smith, who is sidelined by foot soreness before the preseason opener.
- New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will miss tonight's preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to foot soreness. Rookie fourth-round pick Cade Klubnik will start in his place.
- Head coach Aaron Glenn previously stated all starters would play to build chemistry after significant offseason coaching changes, but the team is taking a cautionary route with Smith's minor foot injury.
- Clemson product Klubnik threw for over 10,000 yards and 73 touchdowns across 49 collegiate games, competing against Bailey Zappe and Brady Cook for the backup position behind Smith.
- Replacing Smith with the starting offense offers Klubnik a golden opportunity to secure the QB2 job, providing the rookie a chance to demonstrate his potential.
- Team officials maintain they are not concerned about Smith's condition, noting he would play if this were a regular-season game as the Jets look to evaluate roster depth tonight.
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