Jets QB Cade Klubnik Gives Team Early Hope with Strong Performance

News ArticlePublishedAug 16, 2026 at 10:17 PM EDTCade Klubnik couldn't have asked for a much better introduction to the NFL. The rookie quarterback wasn't originally expected to start the Jets' preseason opener, but Geno Smith's sore ankle changed those plans and gave Klubnik a chance much sooner than expected.He made

Cade Klubnik’s first preseason appearance with the New York Jets wasn’t defined by a huge stat line. The rookie quarterback completed 5 of 7 passes for 56 yards while leading scoring drives on both of his possessions, but the more important part of his debut was how he handled the moment. In this edition of...

Glenn hails landmark Cade Klubnik's deep end debut that hands Jets QB headache  talkSPORT

This was a good first test run for Klubnik in his NFL debut.

Rookie Cade Klubnik leads 2 scoring drives after Geno Smith is scratched in Jets' 24-16 loss to Bucs  Toronto Star

Rookie Cade Klubnik led the New York Jets to scores on his two drives in a 24-16 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Let's take a look at who's playing (and who's not) for the second day of NFL preseason action.