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Panthers | Sam Darnold building rapport with star RB Mon May 24, 11:35 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Sam Darnold has spent significant time this offseason working out with RB Christian McCaffrey, who was quick to sing Darnold's praises in a recent interview with Panthers.com Darin Gantt.'I've gotten to know him really well in the last few months. Just getting together throwing with him and hanging out off the field. He's an incredible talent and incredible teammate already, so I'm super excited for him. ... I think he'll fit in great. Already fits in great. ... He's very laid back, but he's definitely a leader too. And he knows when to put his foot down when he needs to and be a leader when he needs to. I think that's something that makes all quarterbacks great,' McCaffrey said.
| Footballguys view: If Darnold wants to play better, then building chemistry with McCaffrey is the way to do just that. A healthy McCaffrey makes a world of difference for the Panthers offense. The superstar running back should become a favorite target of Darnold and catching 85-100 passes in 2021 should be in the plan. |
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Panthers | Sam Darnold's option picked up Fri Apr 30, 08:54 AM
Carolina Panthers QB Sam Darnold had his fifth-year option exercised Friday, April 30.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers traded for Darnold and now have him under team control through the 2022 season. If he performs well, the Panthers will be looking to get him a new contract. |
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Panthers | No decision on Sam Darnold's option Fri Apr 23, 08:29 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Sam Darnold has a fifth-year option in his contract, but general manager Scott Fitterer said the team will wait until after the 2021 NFL Draft to decide if they will exercise the option.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers have time to make the decision. We'll see who falls to them in the first round as there are rumblings they could still be in the quarterback market. That seems a bit much provided they traded for Darnold but in the NFL you never know. |
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NFL | WAS, SF showed interest in Sam Darnold Wed Apr 7, 03:43 PM
Updating previous reports, Carolina Panthers QB Sam Darnold was on the receiving end of 'a hard look' from the San Francisco 49ers and the Washington Football Team before the start of free agency, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport. Darnold was traded from the New York Jets to the Panthers for three draft picks Monday, April 5.
| Footballguys view: Washington has Ryan Fitzpatrick as their starter but he's not a long-term answer. Perhaps Darnold with a fresh start could have been that. The 49ers clearly want to move on from Jimmy Garoppolo, and that's why they moved up to no.3 overall in the draft. Darnold now gets to see if he can play up to his potential with the Panthers. |
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Panthers | Sam Darnold's option to be picked up Mon Apr 5, 04:19 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Sam Darnold will have his fifth-year option exercised this offseason, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: That's the reports after the trade. This way the Panthers have control of Darnold through the 2022 season. If he plays well, we're sure the team would try to sign him to a long-term deal. |
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Jets | NYJ trades Sam Darnold Mon Apr 5, 04:06 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold was traded to the Carolina Panthers Monday, April 5, in exchange for a 2021 sixth-round draft choice, a 2022 second-round draft choice and a 2022 fourth-round draft choice.
| Footballguys view: It's not much of a haul for Darnold, a top-5 pick in the 2018 NFL draft. The team needed and wanted a fresh start, so moving on from Darnold makes sense. This opens the way for the quarterback they're taking at no.2 overall (likely Zach Wilson) to be the unquestioned starter. |
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Panthers | Carolina acquires Sam Darnold Mon Apr 5, 04:01 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold was acquired by the Carolina Panthers Monday, April 5, in exchange for a 2021 sixth-round draft choice, a 2022 second-round draft choice and a 2022 fourth-round draft choice.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers are getting a quarterback who could turn things around post Adam Gase (see Ryan Tannehill) and they're not giving up that much for him. Darnold gives the team a starter with experience who could be an upgrade over Teddy Bridgewater. The Panthers wanted Deshaun Watson (Texans) but that's no longer the case with the legal issues around him. Darnold gives them a cheap option with upside. This likely takes quarterback off the board with the no.8 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. |
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Jets | Corey Davis believes Sam Darnold will start Tue Mar 23, 01:25 PM
New York Jets WR Corey Davis signed with the team in free agency last week with the understanding that QB Sam Darnold will remain the starting quarterback in 2021, according to SNY's Ralph Vacchiano.
| Footballguys view: Davis is the new guy but he has an opinion on the starter for next year. The Jets have the no.2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft and could easily go with Zach Wilson (BYU) as their starter. That means they'd have dealt Darnold by the time the draft rolls around. We think it's still too early to say whether or not Darnold is going to be the Jets starter in 2021. |
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Jets | GM willing to take calls on Sam Darnold Wed Mar 3, 02:06 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold's future with the team is uncertain because general manager Joe Douglas said the team would listen to trade interest from other teams.
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Jets | Sam Darnold drawing interest Mon Feb 22, 12:48 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold has drawn real trade interest, but the team wants to fully evaluate all the quarterbacks in the NFL draft before making a decision.
| Footballguys view: Darnold should be drawing interest. He's still only 23-years old, and some teams may think they can get his career on track. Darnold's career wasn't done any favors by former Jets head coach Adam Gase. We should see him moved before the 2021 NFL draft, and that means the Jets will be in the market for a quarterback like Zach Wilson (BYU) at no.2 overall. |
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Jets | Sam Darnold's price not exorbitant Fri Feb 19, 11:42 AM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold can likely be acquired for a second-round pick and a mid-to-late-round pick, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Darnold is up for grabs as the Jets are likely to move in a different direction. That could be a quarterback like Zach Wilson (BYU) or Justin Fields (Ohio State) with the no.2 overall pick. Darnold is still only 23 years old and is looking to get his career on track after suffering under former Jets head coach Adam Gase. |
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Football Team | Washington could pursue Sam Darnold Mon Feb 8, 02:35 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold may receive trade interest from the Washington Football Team if the Jets decide to make him available this offseason.
| Footballguys view: The Jets might be moving on from their former first-round pick. He turns the ball over too much and has yet to play up to the potential he showed in college at USC. Darnold could be an option for Washington as they're trying to find a new quarterback of the future after moving on from former first-round pick Dwayne Haskins last year. |
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Jets | Sam Darnold receiving trade interest Sun Feb 7, 12:31 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold has been a trade target for other teams this offseason, but the Jets have not decided on Darnold's future with the team at this point, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: New Jets head coach Robert Saleh has a decision to make about Darnold's future with the team. He might be able to get more than some think for the former first-round pick. Darnold has not been awful as a starter but he certainly hasn't played up to his potential. |
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Jets | Coach optimistic about Sam Darnold Sun Jan 17, 12:51 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold's status with the team is uncertain, but head coach Robert Saleh believes Darnold has some untapped potential after watching tape on him.
| Footballguys view: Darnold did not play up to expectations under former head coach Adam Gase. It appears like he's going to get a chance to turn things around this year under the Jets new regime. |
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Jets | Sam Darnold likely to return Fri Jan 15, 02:11 AM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold is likely to be the team's starting quarterback next season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, who said he would be 'surprised' if Darnold was not the team's Week 1 starter.
| Footballguys view: The Jets have the no.2 overall pick so they can get some much-needed help on the offensive line with Oregon OT Penei Sewell. Better protection for Darnold and a better direction under new head coach Robert Saleh should lead to better numbers from the passing game. |
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Jets | Sam Darnold could still be QB1 in 2021 Mon Jan 11, 01:36 AM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold is viewed internally as 'good enough to build around,' in the opinion of ESPN's Todd McShay, who said that GM Joe Douglas is unlikely to draft a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft.
| Footballguys view: According to PFF, Darnold faced the highest pressure rate of any quarterback in the NFL this season. It would be interesting to see what Darnold would look like under a new head coach and with better protection around him. It might be too early to give up on the former top-5 pick. |
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Jets | No surgery for Sam Darnold Mon Jan 4, 07:27 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) said he will not need to undergo surgery on his shoulder this offseason but does need time for the shoulder to heal.
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Jets | NYJ ends up season on negative note Sun Jan 3, 05:19 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold completed 23-of-34 passes for 266 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Week 17 against the New England Patriots. RB Josh Adams led the way with 11 runs for 47 yards and a score, while RB Ty Johnson ran 11 times for 45 yards. WR Breshad Perriman led the way with 84 yards on three receptions, while WR Jamison Crowder ended up with four receptions for 31 yards on his four targets. WR Braxton Berrios rushed twice for 16 yards and had three catches for 20 yards. WR Denzel Mims had just one grab for 15 yards on two targets. S Marcus Maye ended his season with 10 tackles, including one for loss.
| Footballguys view: The Jets will be in the market for a new head coach, and maybe a new quarterback since they have the #2 pick. Sam Darnold's fate will be one of the most compelling stories of the offseason. |
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Jets | Sam Darnold tosses pair of touchdowns Sun Dec 27, 05:51 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold completed 16-of-32 passes for 175 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 16 agaisnt the Cleveland Browns and he added seven runs for 20 yards.
| Footballguys view: The best Darnold can hope for is to be traded to a better organization in the offseason as the Jets will have the #2 pick in a quarterback class with more than just Trevor Lawrence to offer the league. Justin Fields (Ohio State) is a top candidate to go at #2. |
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Jets | Sam Darnold should play in Week 15 Fri Dec 18, 07:10 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 18, and is not on the injury report for Week 15.
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Jets | Week 15 injury report for NY Jets Fri Dec 18, 04:46 PM
New York Jets WR Jamison Crowder (calf) was limited in practice for a second consecutive day Friday, Dec. 18, and is listed as questionable for Week 15 against the Los Angeles Rams. QB Sam Darnold (ankle), OL Pat Elflein (shoulder), DL John Franklin-Myers (wrist), RB Frank Gore (non-injury), S Marcus Maye (rib), OL Connor McGovern (hamstring) and WR Breshad Perriman (shoulder) practiced in full Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Crowder could play against the Rams, but he's not healthy enough to trust unless you have no other options. |
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Jets | Sam Darnold takes part in practice Thu Dec 17, 07:01 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 17.
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Jets | Thursday's practice report for NY Jets Thu Dec 17, 06:10 PM
New York Jets RB Frank Gore (non-injury) was added to the injury report and did not practice Thursday, Dec. 17. WR Jamison Crowder (calf) and S Marcus Maye (rib) were limited. OL Connor McGovern (hamstring), WR Breshad Perriman (shoulder), QB Sam Darnold (ankle), OL Pat Elflein (shoulder) and DL John Franklin-Myers (wrist) practiced in full.
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Jets | Sam Darnold takes part in practice Wed Dec 16, 06:03 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 16.
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Jets | Sam Darnold does nothing on the road Sun Dec 13, 09:58 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold completed 14-of-26 passes for 132 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 14 against the Seattle Seahawks and he rushed for just three yards.
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Jets | Three touchdowns for Sam Darnold Sun Dec 6, 05:05 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold went 14-for-23 for 186 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 13. He also rushed for 26 yards and one touchdown on three carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: Darnold had a good fantasy day despite only throwing 23 times. The Raiders defense should be good for Philip Rivers and the Colts pass offense next week, while Darnold travels to Seattle possessing a pulse in 2QB/Superflex leagues. |
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Jets | Sam Darnold likely will play Fri Dec 4, 05:19 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 4, and is not on the injury report for Week 13.
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Jets | Week 13 injury report for NY Jets Fri Dec 4, 05:11 PM
New York Jets OL Alex Lewis (non-injury) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders. OL Pat Elflein (shoulder) was limited in practice all week, while OT George Fant was limited for a second consecutive day Friday, Dec. 4; both players are listed as questionable. OL Connor McGovern (elbow), WR Breshad Perriman (shoulder), QB Sam Darnold (shoulder), OT Chuma Edoga (ankle), DL John Franklin-Myers (non-injury) and RB Frank Gore (non-injury) practiced in full Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Jets | Sam Darnold practices in full Thu Dec 3, 06:52 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 3.
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Jets | Thursday's practice report for NY Jets Thu Dec 3, 05:19 PM
New York Jets LB Blake Cashman (hamstrings), OL Alex Lewis (non-injury), DL John Franklin-Myers (non-injury) and RB Frank Gore (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 3. OL George Fant (knee, ankle), OL Pat Elflein (shoulder) and WR Breshad Perriman (shoulder) were limited. OL Connor McGovern (elbow), QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) and OL Chuma Edoga (ankle) practiced in full.
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Jets | Sam Darnold in TD drought Thu Dec 3, 02:30 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold enters Week 13 having attempted 122 passes without a touchdown toss -- the longest such streak in the league.
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Jets | Sam Darnold puts in full practice Wed Dec 2, 05:58 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Dec. 2.
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Jets | Sam Darnold struggles in Week 12 Sun Nov 29, 04:50 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold went 16-for-27 for 197 yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions against the Miami Dolphins in Week 12.
| Footballguys view: Darnold's first game with his top three receivers was uninspiring. He'll face the reeling Raiders next week. |
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Jets | Sam Darnold not on injury report Fri Nov 27, 06:08 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 27, and is not on the injury report for Week 12.
| Footballguys view: Darnold should be back as the starter for the Jets this week. Against the Dolphins, that's not a great matchup for the young quarterback. He's a QB3 in Week 12..which means nobody is starting him. |
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Jets | NY Jets' injury report for Week 12 Fri Nov 27, 05:17 PM
New York Jets LB Patrick Onwuasor (hamstring) did not practice for a second straight day Friday, Nov. 27, and has been ruled out for Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins. OT George Fant (knee, ankle) did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful. OT Chuma Edoga (ankle) was limited in practice all week and is also listed as doubtful. LB Blake Cashman (hamstrings) was limited in practice all week, while OL Alex Lewis (non-injury) was added to the injury report Friday and was limited; both players are listed as questionable. QB Sam Darnold (shoulder), TE Chris Herndon (back), WR Breshad Perriman (shoulder) and RB Frank Gore (non-injury) practiced in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report.
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Jets | Sam Darnold expected to start Fri Nov 27, 12:19 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) will start Sunday, Nov. 29, against the Miami Dolphins barring any setbacks, head coach Adam Gase said Friday.
| Footballguys view: This is good news for Jamison Crowder, but bad for Breshad Perriman, who riffed much better with his former Ravens teammate and fearless downfield passer Joe Flacco. The first time around this year, the Dolphins shut out Flacco and the Jets. |
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Jets | Sam Darnold upgraded Thursday Thu Nov 26, 06:22 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 26.
| Footballguys view: It looks like Darnold could be out there against the Dolphins in Week 12. That means Joe Flacco would go back to the bench. Let's see what Darnold can do on Friday and if there's any sort of official announcement that he's back as the starter. |
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Jets | Thursday's practice report for NY Jets Thu Nov 26, 05:41 PM
New York Jets OT George Fant (knee, ankle), LB Patrick Onwuasor (hamstring) and RB Frank Gore (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 26. LB Blake Cashman (hamstrings), OT Chuma Edoga (ankle) and WR Breshad Perriman (shoulder) were limited. QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) and TE Chris Herndon (back) practiced in full.
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Jets | Sam Darnold listed as limited Wed Nov 25, 05:39 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 25.
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Jets | Sam Darnold may practice Wednesday Mon Nov 23, 07:19 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) hopefully will be able to participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 25, according to head coach Adam Gase. Gase said the team will determine Darnold's status for Week 12 based on how he performs during practice.
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Jets | Sam Darnold will not play Sun Nov 22, 02:45 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) has been declared inactive for the Week 11 game.
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Jets | Week 11 New York Jets inactives Sun Nov 22, 02:36 PM
The New York Jets have declared OT Cameron Clark, QB Sam Darnold, LB Blake Cashman, PK Sergio Castillo and QB James Morgan inactive for Week 11.
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Jets | Sam Darnold listed as doubtful Fri Nov 20, 06:54 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) did not participate in Friday, Nov. 20, and is listed as doubtful for Week 11.
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Jets | NY Jets' Week 11 injury report Fri Nov 20, 05:19 PM
New York Jets LB Blake Cashman (hamstrings) and QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) did not practice all week and are listed as doubtful for Week 11 versus the Los Angeles Chargers. PK Sam Ficken (groin) and CB Blessuan Austin (neck) were limited in practice Friday, Nov. 20, and are listed as questionable. DL Henry Anderson (knee, ankle), WR Breshad Perriman (shoulder), WR Vyncint Smith (groin), DL Quinnen Williams (hamstring), OT Mekhi Becton (chest), LB Patrick Onwuasor (hamstring) and RB Frank Gore (non-injury) practiced in full Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Jets | NY Jets' Thursday practice report Thu Nov 19, 06:19 PM
New York Jets LB Blake Cashman (hamstrings), QB Sam Darnold (shoulder), CB Blessuan Austin (neck) and RB Frank Gore (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. DL Henry Anderson (knee, ankle), WR Breshad Perriman (shoulder), WR Vyncint Smith (groin) and DL Quinnen Williams (hamstring) were limited. OT Mekhi Becton (chest), PK Sam Ficken (groin) and LB Patrick Onwuasor (hamstring) practiced in full.
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Jets | Wednesday practice report for Jets Wed Nov 18, 06:14 PM
New York Jets DE Henry Anderson (ankle, knee), LB Blake Cashman (hamstrings) and QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. PK Sam Ficken (groin), WR Vyncint Smith (groin) and DT Quinnen Williams (hamstring) were limited during practice. OT Mekhi Becton (chest) and LB Patrick Onwuasor (hamstring) fully participated in practice.
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Jets | Sam Darnold expects to return this season Mon Nov 16, 07:36 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) said he believes he will be able to play again this season but wants to make sure he is fully healthy before he returns.
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Jets | Sam Darnold to miss Week 11 Mon Nov 16, 03:08 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 11 versus the Los Angeles Chargers. Joe Flacco will draw another start in his absence.
| Footballguys view: Darnold was hopeful to return after the team's Week 10 bye but that's no longer the case. The Jets will continue to roll forward with veteran Joe Flacco as their starter while Darnold continues to recover. |
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Jets | No surgery for Sam Darnold Thu Nov 12, 02:53 AM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) said that shoulder surgery was 'not on the table,' according to ESPN's Rich Cimini, who noted that Darnold had spoken to multiple doctors and none recommended surgery.
| Footballguys view: The Jets have been going with Joe Flacco while Darnold has been out. Darnold is "feeling better" and hoping to return following the Jets' Week 10 bye. |
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Jets | Sam Darnold optimistic about Week 11 return Tue Nov 10, 01:43 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) told reporters he is 'feeling better' and focused on being able to play in Week 11 against the Los Angeles Chargers following the team's upcoming bye.
| Footballguys view: The Jets offense has some flashes with QB Joe Flacco under center. If/when Darnold returns that could mean more for WR Jamison Crowder and less for WR Breshad Perriman. We'll watch his practice status when the Jets get back out there. |
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