Topic - Mike White

But White said he prepares every week as if he's going to be the starter because he knows too well the whirlwind of being thrust into action, having come in mid-game for an injured Zach Wilson his rookie year with the Jets.

Backup QBs are on display all around the NFL as injury-depleted teams push toward the postseason →

Jets team doctors ruled he couldn't be cleared for contact, and White said he sought the opinion of about 10 independent doctors who all concurred.

AP source: New York Jets' Mike White cleared by docs, will start Sunday →