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New York Jets sign QB David Fales to back up Luke Falk

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).