Report: Jets to start rookie QB Darnold
Rookie Sam Darnold will reportedly start the season at quarterback for the New York Jets.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said Wednesday that Darnold will start Week 1 against Detroit on Sept. 10 in prime time on "Monday Night Football."
And with the start, Darnold will be making history. At 21 years and 97 days old, he'll be the youngest quarterback to start a season opener since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
It was believed Darnold, selected No. 3 overall by the Jets in the 2018 NFL Draft, would sit and learn behind veterans Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater at least for a few games, especially since he reported to training camp a few days late as his contract issues were being ironed out.
But the Jets traded Bridgwater to New Orleans on Wednesday and apparently decided the future is now. The 38-year-old McCown will back up Darnold and serve as his mentor.
Darnold, a Southern California product, started the past two preseason games. He has completed 64.4 percent of his 45 pass attempts, throwing for two touchdowns and one interception.
--Field Level Media
