New York Jets keep two quarterbacks on initial 53-man roster

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New York Jets keep two quarterbacks on initial 53-man roster
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The New York Jets finalized their 53-man roster for the season on Monday without carrying a third quarterback. The team will proceed with Geno Smith and rookie Cade Klubnik as the only two quarterbacks on the roster. This decision stands out in contrast to other NFL teams that elected to keep three or more quarterbacks. In other roster activity, the team retained kicker Jason Sanders despite inconsistent performance and acquired veteran guard/center Jordan Meredith via trade from the Raiders. Meredith, along with left guard Dylan Parham, joins the offensive line following the trade. Smith enters the season in a make-or-break year, and the organization currently holds no additional depth at the position beyond Klubnik. The situation regarding the kicker remains fluid as the season begins.

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  • The New York Jets finalized a 53-man roster with only two quarterbacks.
  • Geno Smith and rookie Cade Klubnik are the current quarterbacks on the team.
  • Veteran Jordan Meredith joined the offensive line in a trade with the Raiders.
  • Kicker Jason Sanders remains on the roster despite inconsistent preseason play.
  • Rich Cimini reports the status of the kicker position remains fluid.
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