Geno Smith out for Jets, Cade Klubnik to start against Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:54 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Geno Smith will not play for the Jets against the Buccaneers on Friday night due to foot soreness, as confirmed by head coach Aaron Glenn. Smith's injury is not seen as serious, with reports indicating he would participate if it were a regular season game. As a result, Cade Klubnik, the fourth-round draft pick, will start for the Jets in his first NFL game. Alongside him, Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe are also listed as quarterbacks for the team.
- •Geno Smith scratched due to foot soreness.
- •Cade Klubnik will start in his first NFL game.
- •Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe are also available.
- •Head coach Aaron Glenn plans to play starters against Tampa.
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Jets sit Geno Smith vs. Bucs with sore foot, AP source says. Rookie Cade Klubnik expected to start
- 9:54 PMYahoo Sports — Geno Smith out on Friday due to foot soreness, Cade Klubnik will start for Jets
"New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will sit out the preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday night because of a sore foot, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. Rookie fourth-round pick Cade Klubnik is expected to start in Smith's place in his NFL debut.
"Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said this week that the team's starters would play against the Buccaneers on Friday night, but there's one significant change to that plan.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:38 PMJets sit Geno Smith vs. Bucs with sore foot, AP source says. Rookie Cade Klubnik expected to start
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will sit out the preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday night because of a sore foot, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. Rookie fourth-round pick Cade Klubnik is expected to start in Smith's place in his NFL debut.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:54 PMGeno Smith out on Friday due to foot soreness, Cade Klubnik will start for Jets
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said this week that the team's starters would play against the Buccaneers on Friday night, but there's one significant change to that plan.
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