LANDOVER — Rookie quarterback Sam Darnold will start Thursday’s preseason game for the New York Jets against the Washington Redskins, according to reports.
Sam Darnold officially starting at QB tonight for the New York Jets.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 16, 2018
Darnold was also seen on the field warming up with starting center (and former Redskin) Spencer Long.
Darnold was the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft out of USC and the second quarterback selected. He reported to camp late after a brief holdout, but began getting the majority of the Jets’ first-team snaps while they practiced jointly with the Redskins in Richmond, Virginia.
The game kicks off just after 8 p.m.
• Adam Zielonka can be reached at azielonka@washingtontimes.com.
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