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New York Jets QB Sam Darnold to start against Dolphins Sunday

Wednesday introduced positive Sam Darnold news in the form of first-team reps and a head coach telling the media that he’s “trending in the right direction.” Two days later, it appears the kid is ready to make his second return of the season.

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase told the media on his regularly-scheduled Friday Zoom meeting that Darnold will start Sunday barring a last-moment setback.

Adam Gase says Sam Darnold will play this week against the Dolphins:

"Feeling good about that.