The New York Jets have added another quarterback to their proceedings, welcoming in David Fales. New York placed original backup Trevor Siemian on injured reserve in a corresponding move.
We have signed QB David Fales and placed QB Trevor Siemian on IR.
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— New York Jets (@nyjets) September 18, 2019
Fales will be the backup quarterback to Luke Falk as the latter prepares to make his first NFL start on Sunday in New England (1:00 p.m. ET, CBS). The necessity for outside throwing help has arisen in the wake of the loss of Sam Darnold (illness).