Jets quarterback Sam Darnold warms up prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Mitchell Leff
The Jets will have their starting quarterback running the offense this weekend.
Sam Darnold was cleared for contact Tuesday, the Jets announced on their Twitter account. That means Darnold’s tests came back positive and he will play Sunday when the 0-4 Jets try to claim their first victory of the season against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium.
Darnold, who missed the last three games after being diagnosed with mono, underwent his latest round of tests Tuesday to see if his enlarged spleen had reduced to the point where it was safe to play.