Cade Klubnik debuts for Jets in preseason matchup against Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:57 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Cade Klubnik made his debut for the New York Jets in their preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 14 at MetLife Stadium. The Jets opted to field their starters while the Buccaneers prioritized the protection of key players. With Geno Smith sidelined by a sore foot, Klubnik had the opportunity to showcase his skills. He completed a notable third-down throw to Garrett Wilson, demonstrating poise despite being pressured. Meanwhile, fellow rookie David Bailey recorded one quarterback pressure and a tackle in his limited snaps, contributing to the defensive effort. The matchup also featured rookie wide receiver Ted Hurst, who showed promise but faced some difficulties in securing catches.
- •Jets and Buccaneers met in a preseason match on August 14.
- •Cade Klubnik played quarterback for the Jets due to Geno Smith's injury.
- •Klubnik completed a key 21-yard pass to Garrett Wilson.
- •David Bailey recorded one QB pressure and tackle in eight snaps.
- •Ted Hurst was targeted six times but only caught two passes.
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Five takeaways from the Jets’ preseason opener against the Buccaneers
- 12:57 AMYahoo Sports — Jets vs. Buccaneers instant takeaways: Cade Klubnik poised, David Bailey a factor
"The Jets’ preseason opener in 2026 is in the books. What was notable from this game? Here are my thoughts. Cade Klubnik was solid. There generally is an overreaction to rookie quarterback’s first preseason game. I’ll try and offer a reasonable take. The Jets didn’t put a ton of complex concepts on Klubnik’s plate, but […]
"Cade Klubnik and David Bailey debuted for the Jets in their preseason contest against the Bucs. Here are some takeaways and instant analysis.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 1:25 PMFive takeaways from the Jets’ preseason opener against the Buccaneers
The Jets’ preseason opener in 2026 is in the books. What was notable from this game? Here are my thoughts. Cade Klubnik was solid. There generally is an overreaction to rookie quarterback’s first preseason game. I’ll try and offer a reasonable take. The Jets didn’t put a ton of complex concepts on Klubnik’s plate, but […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:57 AMJets vs. Buccaneers instant takeaways: Cade Klubnik poised, David Bailey a factor
Cade Klubnik and David Bailey debuted for the Jets in their preseason contest against the Bucs. Here are some takeaways and instant analysis.
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