Confirmed as QB2
Coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Monday that Klubnik will open the season as the Jets' backup quarterback behind Geno Smith, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
The Jets cut both Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe over the weekend, leaving the rookie Klubnik as the lone quarterback on the roster behind Smith. Glenn said Monday any additions to the quarterback room would come in the form of a practice-squad signing. Selected in the fourth round of the 2026 Draft, Klubnik completed 21 of 34 preseason pass attempts for 197 scoreless yards and one interception.
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Jason Sanders
Cut loose by New York
Sanders was released by the Jets on Monday, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
Jason Sanders
Still in competition for starting role
Sanders isn't a lock to secure the starting kicker role with the Jets this season, Antwan V. Staley of the New York Daily News reports.
Kenyon Sadiq
On track for Week 1
Coach Aaron Glenn said Monday that Sadiq (hernia) remains on track to play Week 1 against the Titans, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Cade Klubnik
Struggles in preseason finale
Klubnik completed six of 13 passes for 59 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Friday's 23-6 preseason loss to the Giants. He also rushed once for no gain.
Geno Smith
Not playing Friday
Smith will not play in Friday's preseason finale against the Giants, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Kenyon Sadiq
Unlikely to have big Week 1 role
Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich said Tuesday that Sadiq (hernia) will be worked in slowly at the start of the regular season, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Isaiah Davis
Logs first on-field work in weeks
Davis (knee) worked out on a side field with a trainer during Tuesday's practice, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Jason Sanders
No remaining competition as Jets kicker
Sanders appears to be the frontrunner to open the season as the Jets' kicker after Cade York was waived Tuesday, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.
Kenyon Sadiq
Aiming to be available Week 1
Coach Aaron Gleen said Monday that the Jets are targeting Week 1 for Sadiq (hernia) to return to action, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Breece Hall
Works on side Monday
Hall (groin) took part in agility drills on the side at Monday's practice, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.