The New York Jets will start Joe Flacco at quarterback in Week 5 after ruling out Sam Darnold due to a shoulder injury, the team announced.
Flacco's upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals will be his first start since Week 8 of last season when he was a member of the Denver Broncos.
The veteran quarterback was active for the first time this year in Week 4 and completed two passes in a quick appearance after Darnold briefly left to be evaluated for an injury.
Darnold injured his shoulder after being slammed to the turf by the Broncos' defense. The young signal-caller exited the game but managed to return and played through the injury.
The injury to Sam Darnold. Brutal. #Jets pic.twitter.com/RZhJL1wXLB
— Rob Taub (@RTaub_) October 2, 2020
Darnold was diagnosed with a sprained shoulder and is currently 'week-to-week,' according to head coach Adam Gase, per ESPN's Rich Cimini.
The Jets are 0-4 and in search of an offensive spark. The team ranks 31st in scoring and total yardage.
