Veteran quarterback Josh McCown announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday and will join ESPN as an NFL analyst.
Rookie Sam Darnold will get to experience his football "dream" when he takes the field as the Jets' starting QB on Monday against the Lions.
Rookie Sam Darnold was officially named the Jets' starting quarterback Monday, coach Todd Bowles announced.
Two Jets players told ESPN the expectation in the locker room is that Sam Darnold will get the nod for starting quarterback over incumbent Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater.
Jets GM Mike Maccagnan offered his take on the team's quarterback competition, gushing about rookie Sam Darnold and all but confirming he's open to trading Teddy Bridgewater.
Sam Darnold, speaking to reporters for the first time since signing his four-year, $30 million contract, said he has no regrets about a three-day impasse that preceded completion of the deal.
