Despite not making it to training camp on time over a contractual dispute, Sam Darnold has not been ruled out of the New York Jets' starting quarterback race.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported a source said Darnold "has a very fair shot" of beating out Teddy Bridgewater and Josh McCown to start Week 1.
The Jets believe Darnold is closer to being ready to start than they expected when opening camp, and his performance in the preseason will be key to determining the outcome of the battle.
Darnold missed the first three days of camp as the two sides haggled over the language in his rookie contract.