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Report: Former Northwestern QB to get the start for New York Jets in Week 2
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A former Northwestern quarterback is about to be back in a starting role in the NFL.
On Thursday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Trevor Siemian is expected to be the starter for the New York Jets on Monday night. He will be replacing Sam Darnold, who will miss this week’s game.
The Jets host the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football.
Jets’ QB Trevor Siemian now is expected to start MNF but the team will need a backup for him.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 12, 2019
Siemian isn’t new to the starting role in the NFL. He was a frequent starter with the Denver Broncos, making 24 career starts with the franchise. He’s thrown for 5,686 yards and 30 touchdowns with 24 interceptions, and is 13-11 as a starter.
His last start in the NFL came in 2017.
Both the Jets and the Browns are 0-1 heading into the Monday night matchup.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB