In the span of a week, New York Jets quarterback Luke Falk went from starter to waiver wire.
Falk, coming off two dismal outings, was released Saturday in a surprise move that leaves the Jets with David Fales as their No. 2 quarterback Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.
Sam Darnold returns to the lineup after missing three games due to mononucleosis. The Jets needed a roster spot for linebacker Brandon Copeland, who returns from a four-game suspension.
Falk was thrown into a difficult situation because of Darnold's illness and Trevior Siemian's season-ending ankle injury.