New York Jets QB Cade Klubnik will be the backup quarterback to QB Geno Smith to start the season, according to head coach Aaron Glenn.

New York Jets QB Cade Klubnik will not only be the team's backup quarterback but also the only other quarterback on the 53-man roster, in the opinion of ESPN's Rich Cimini, who writes that the Jets are "eager to see" what they have in Klubnik. That means the team is expected to release QBs Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe.

New York Jets QB Cade Klubnik struggled with the speed of the defense in red zone drills Saturday, Aug. 1, throwing a pair of interceptions.

New York Jets QB Cade Klubnik was praised for his mechanics by quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave, and Klubnik is expected to battle QB Bailey Zappe for the backup quarterback job during training camp.

The New York Jets are expected to continue looking for veteran quarterback help, although head coach Aaron Glenn recently said that he is fine with the team's current quarterback situation. QB Geno Smith is listed as the starter on the Jets' depth chart, with QBs Brady Cook, Cade Klubnik and Bailey Zappe battling for the No. 2 spot.

New York Jets QB Cade Klubnik (back) is on the field during practice Wednesday, June 17, but is not participating in position drills. He did not participate in practice Tuesday, June 16.

New York Jets QB Cade Klubnik's (back) back injury is not believed to be serious.

New York Jets fourth-round pick QB Cade Klubnik (back) won't practice Wednesday, June 10, due to back tightness.

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn told the media on Thursday, May 29, that the team is having an open competition for the backup quarterback spot between Cade Klubnik, Bailey Zappe, and Brady Cook.

New York Jets QB Cade Klubnik "looked good" at rookie minicamp, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, and Klubnik remains in the mix for the backup quarterback job as OTAs begin.