Jets install Cade Klubnik as backup quarterback

Aaron Glenn confirmed the rookie's role.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 311 min read

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What happened: New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn said Cade Klubnik is the team's backup quarterback.

Why it matters: The designation places the rookie directly behind the starter entering the 2026 season.

What to watch: Watch whether Klubnik receives backup snaps in the season opener.

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