- This topic has 7 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 8 years ago by
.
-
Find this article at:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000738097/article/bryce-petty-will-start-at-quarterback-for-jets-vs-rams
Bryce Petty will start at quarterback for Jets vs. RamsBy Conor Orr
Around The NFL Writer
Published: Nov. 13, 2016 at 10:14 a.m.Bryce Petty will get his first career NFL start at quarterback Sunday for the New York Jets.
On NFL GameDay Morning, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that that Petty will start — something Jets players believed earlier this week based on how starter Ryan Fitzpatrick looked in practice. Fitzpatrick, who has been nursing a knee injury, could be active Sunday based on how he looks in pregame warmups, Rapoport added.
Petty, a 2015 fourth-round pick, scrambled to keep a roster spot this preseason with the team already planning to keep three other quarterbacks.
Fitzpatrick has been dealing with a knee sprain suffered last week in a loss to the Dolphins. He was listed as questionable on Friday and participated on a limited basis in practice all week.
Bowles said earlier this week that he did not have a quarterback controversy, though Fitzpatrick’s injury could provide him a prime opportunity to see the 25-year-old quarterback in action against a talented Rams defense.
Bowles previously said this season that he would not bench Fitzpatrick before handing the baton to Geno Smith.
With Petty starting, his performance could go a long way toward deciding how the Jets will look at quarterback next season. At the moment, many expect the team to roll with Petty and second-round pick Christian Hackenberg in 2017.
Agamemnon
- You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
