Cade Klubnik shines in preseason debut with New York Jets

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Cade Klubnik shines in preseason debut with New York Jets
Summary

Cade Klubnik made his NFL debut as the starting quarterback for the New York Jets in a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Filling in for the injured Geno Smith, Klubnik completed 5 of 7 passes for 56 yards and contributed to both scoring drives, helping the Jets take a 10-0 lead. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney expressed pride in Klubnik's performance and has long believed in his potential as an NFL player. Klubnik had a successful college career at Clemson with 40 starts and multiple championship wins, and Swinney looks forward to watching his professional development.

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  • Klubnik replaces Geno Smith for the Jets' preseason opener.
  • He completed 5 of 7 passes for 56 yards.
  • Klubnik contributed to a 10-0 lead against the Buccaneers.
  • Dabo Swinney praised Klubnik's potential as a future NFL player.
  • Klubnik had 40 college starts and multiple ACC championships at Clemson.
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  • 3:50 PMYahoo SportsDabo Swinney praises Cade Klubnik's debut for the Jets
  • 2:27 PMYahoo SportsClemson head coach Dabo Swinney on Cade Klubnik’s New York Jets NFL debut
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Here’s what Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney had to say about Cade Klubnik’s NFL preseason debut with the New York Jets.

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Jets quarterback Cade Klubnik's current coach praised Klubnik's preseason debut, touting his "moxie" and "confidence."

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