Matt Flynn to Jets: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

August 19, 2015   ·   Alec Nathan   ·   Jump to comments

Geno Smith's jaw injury left the New York Jets thin at quarterback, so the team turned to the free-agent market to address its lack of depth under center.
On Wednesday, the Jets announced they signed quarterback Matt Flynn, according to the team's official website. 
ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported Flynn was headed to the Jets on Tuesday evening. The New York Daily News' Manish Mehta added that he would be inked to a one-year deal.  
The signing comes after Flynn reportedly worked out for the Jets on Aug. 14, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.  
After Smith broke his jaw and was sidelined six to 10 weeks following an altercation with former Jets and current Buffalo Bills linebacker IK Enemkpali, New York was left with veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick and rookie Bryce Petty as its primary options at quarterback. 
The Jets proceeded to scan the market and landed on Flynn as a serviceable stopgap solution even after the New Engl...

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