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Rookie Cade Klubnik Wins Jets' Backup Quarterback Job. Edge Rusher Joseph Ossai Out with Foot Injury
Klubnik earned the backup job after taking most preseason snaps, while the Jets said Ossai will be week to week after a foot injury.
- On Monday, Jets coach Aaron Glenn confirmed rookie Cade Klubnik will back up Geno Smith this season. "He's our backup quarterback," Glenn said while announcing the decision.
- Klubnik secured the role after a solid preseason where he completed 21 of 34 passes for 190 yards across three games; the Jets released Bailey Zappe and Brady Cook to finalize the roster.
- New York claimed kicker Blake Grupe off waivers from Indianapolis on Monday, adding depth to the roster after Jason Sanders missed a field goal in the preseason finale.
- Edge rusher Joseph Ossai will be "week to week" after rupturing his plantar fascia during Friday's game against the Giants, limiting the $36 million signing to just 11 snaps.
- Coach Glenn added that the Jets are still likely to add another quarterback to their practice squad as the roster remains "fluid" ahead of the regular season.
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