The New York Jets are sitting quarterback Geno Smith for Friday night’s preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to sore foot, according to The Associated Press.
With Smith out, the Jets plan to give rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik an opportunity to start his NFL debut. Yahoo Sports reports Klubnik is expected to take over in Smith’s place for the preseason game. The Winnipeg Free Press also links the decision to Smith’s sore foot and notes Klubnik’s expected role as the starter.
Across the outlets, the central points align: Smith does not play because of the foot issue, and Klubnik is set to start for New York in the season’s first exhibition game against Tampa Bay. No additional details about the severity of the injury or a timetable for Smith’s return are provided in the excerpts.
