Sam Darnold (Mono) To Miss Week 2, Out Indefinitely

The Jets will presumably lose their starting quarterback for multiple weeks

By BetQL Staff - Sep 12, 2019, 11:43am EDT

#Jets coach Adam Gase tells reporters that QB Sam Darnold will miss Monday’s game with mono. That is unexpected.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 12, 2019

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold will be out indefinitely after being diagnosed with mononucleosis.

As a result, Trevor Siemian will start against the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football in Week 2.

Jets QB Sam Darnold has mononucleosis and is expected to miss multiple weeks.

Trevor Siemian will be under center when New York hosts the Browns on MNF (8:15 ET, ESPN). pic.twitter.com/O8y6rxUoBb
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 12, 2019

Luke Falk will be the Jets’ backup quarterback while Darnold recovers. By the look of it, Darnold will likely be out for multiple weeks.

Sam Darnold’s biggest concern right now is weight loss. He’s lost a sizable amount already, Gase said. #Jets
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) September 12, 2019

Le'Veon Bell is also nursing a shoulder issue and the injuries are starting to pile up in New York.

So to recap: Sam Darnold is out indefinitely with mono. Le'Veon Bell is getting an MRI on his shoulder. C.J. Mosley (groin) and Quinnen Williams (ankle) not practicing. Oh, and the Jets have already lost a starters Quincy Enunwa and Avery Williamson for the season.
— Andy Vasquez (@andy_vasquez) September 12, 2019

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