Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Cade Klubnik will be the team’s QB2 to start the regular season.

01 September 2026

What this means is that Geno Smith has plenty of job security. Klubnik in the preseason completed 21 of 34, passes for 190 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception while taking four sacks. Klubnik would be a marked downgrade from Smith if the veteran misses time in 2026.