Cade Klubnik Shines In Jets Debut After Geno Smith’s Injury Scare

NFL Catchup: Rookie QBs Shine In Debuts, Another Donald Update, Cowboys Make A Splash

The first full weekend of NFL preseason action provided a pair of standout rookie quarterback performances while a pair of defensive linemen are making noise off the field. Los Angeles Rams rookie Ty Simpson and New York Jets rookie Cade Klubnik posted efficient outings, and the Cleveland Browns continued their quarterback rotation. Veteran pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence announced his upcoming retirement over the weekend, and Sean McVay provided …

Swinney Comments on Klubnik's First NFL Start

Swinney Comments on Klubnik’s First NFL Start CLEMSON – Nearly eight months after his final game in a Clemson uniform, former quarterback Cade Klubnik made his first professional start for the New York Jets in a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday night. Klubnik, a fourth round NFL Draft pick this spring, orchestrated the Jets’ first two scoring drives, completing five of his seven pass attempts for 56 yards. The Austin, Te…

Cade Klubnik Shines In Jets Debut After Geno Smith’s Injury Scare

Cade Klubnik’s Jets debut arrived sooner than expected after Geno Smith was sidelined by an ankle injury before the August 14 preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The rookie completed five of seven passes for 56 yards while leading New York to two scoring drives in a 24-16 loss. Klubnik’s unexpected opportunity quickly became one of the biggest positives from the Jets’ first preseason game. Smith’s injury is considered minor, with …