New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold was cleared for contact and will start Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, the team announced.
Darnold, diagnosed four weeks ago with mononucleosis, had been dealing with an enlarged spleen -- a residual effect of the illness. He said he felt well enough to play last week, but there was still some swelling in his spleen, the team said.
Darnold, speaking Monday afternoon in his weekly radio spot on The Michael Kay Show on ESPN New York, said: "I feel good. Energy is awesome. Just looking forward to playing this week, but have to wait for doctor's orders.