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QB White to start for Jets vs. Bengals, Flacco not ready as backup

When the New York Jets traded for veteran quarterback JOE FLACCO this week, the expectation was that he would assume the backup role this week and likely take over the starting gig until ZACH WILSON returns from injury. In a surprise move, head coach Robert Saleh said on Wednesday that MIKE WHITE will start Sunday’s game against Cincinnati (expected) while fellow quarterback JOSH JOHNSON will likely be the backup (unexpected). Flacco reportedly will not join the team until Friday due to personal reasons (also unexpected).

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