FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Josh McCown is going from quarterback to coach for the New York Jets this weekend.
The injured McCown will travel with the team to New Orleans and serve as a player-coach on the sideline against the Saints on Sunday.
"He asked for it, but we were going to ask him anyway, if he was up to it," coach Todd Bowles said Thursday.
Bowles wouldn't detail what McCown's specific role would be, but it's likely that he'll assist new starter Bryce Petty against the Saints . Bowles said "it remains to be seen" if McCown will serve as a player-coach in the final two games of the season.