Jets preparing to break in new quarterback at practice
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Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff Writer
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Wednesday morning's wake-up call, Day 21 of New York Jets training camp:
What's happening: It's the usual schedule. The players will be on the field for stretching at 1:50, followed by a special teams period. The full practice begins at 2:20. Sorry, folks, the session is only open to season-ticket holders.
What's hot: There could be a new quarterback on the field -- assuming Matt Flynn finalizes his contract. Late Tuesday, the Jets and Flynn were expecting to wrap up a one-year contract, as ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported. The Jets apparently are satisfied that Flynn's hamstring injury, reportedly the reason he was cut Aug. 10 by the New England Patriots, is fine. They gave him a physical exam last Friday. Obviously, Flynn will be in serious catch-up mode. ... The Jets will have to release a player to make room for Flynn. ... This will be a final practice before they face the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night at MetLife Stadium. On Tuesday, they prepared for the Falcons by running "cards," as they say in the business -- meaning the scout team ran Atlanta's plays off flash cards. Look for more of the same on Wednesday. ... Presumably, Muhammad Wilkerson (hamstring) will sit out again, meaning he won't play against the Falcons. At this point, it would be smart to let him rest, trying to get him on the practice field next week so he can play against the New York Giants.