Jets QB Sam Darnold More Likely To Return In Week 14

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Jets rookie QB Sam Darnold (foot) is more likely to return in Week 14 than next week against the Titans.

Darnold is reportedly dealing with a nagging foot injury and while there’s a chance he could be back in Week 13, Rapoport says the Jets want to see how he does on the practice field and ensure he’s completely healthy before allowing him to return to the lineup.

The Jets will continue to move forward with Josh McCown in place as their starting quarterback while Darnold is out of the lineup.

Darnold, 21, was taken with the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft by the Jets. He agreed to a four-year, $30,370,490 contract with the Jets that includes a $20,167,628 signing bonus.

The contract will also include a fifth-year option for the Jets to pick up in 2021.

In 2018, Darnold has appeared in nine games for the Jets and completed 55 percent of his passes for 1,934 to go along with 11 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He has also rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown.