Summary
The New York Jets have chosen undrafted rookie Brady Cook to start as quarterback in their Week 16 game against the New Orleans Saints. They signed Hendon Hooker to the practice squad and released Adrian Martinez to make room for him. The Jets currently hold a 3-11 record for the NFL season.
Key Facts
- Brady Cook, an undrafted rookie, will start as quarterback for the Jets in Week 16.
- Cook completed 22 of 33 passes for 176 yards in his first start, with one touchdown and three interceptions.
- The Jets lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars 48-20 in Week 15.
- The Jets signed quarterback Hendon Hooker to the practice squad.
- Adrian Martinez was released from the practice squad to make space for Hooker.
- Hendon Hooker was a third-round draft pick by the Detroit Lions after a successful college career.
- The Jets have a 3-11 record for the NFL season and face the New Orleans Saints next.
- Hooker has played in three NFL games, completing six of nine passes for 62 yards.
