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Jets officially begin the Sam Darnold era

The Jets’ quarterback of the future is their quarterback of the present.

Todd Bowles announced Monday that Sam Darnold will be the starting quarterback when the Jets visit the Lions on Monday night for Week 1.

It was expected, but the team had not confirmed its plans until now. After the Jets traded Teddy Bridgewater to the Saints, Josh McCown will be the backup.