Jets set to add QB Matt Flynn

By Glenn Naughton Posted On August 18, 2015

By Glenn Naughton

Adam Schefter is reporting that the New York Jets are set to sign veteran quarterback Matt Flynn who they had in for a physical earlier this week.

Jets are going to sign former Packers', Raiders', Seahawks', Patriots' QB Matt Flynn to a one-year contract, source tells ESPN.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 18, 2015

The need for another veteran arm arose for the Jets when starting quarterback Geno Smith recently had his jaw broken in a locker room altercation with then-teammate IK Enemkpali.

Flynn was most recently a member of the New England Patriots but was released by Bill Belicick and company.

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This Article Was Written By Glenn Naughton

Glenn Naughton

Glenn was Born in the Bronx, New York and has followed the Jets religiously despite being stationed in several different countries and time zones around the world. He now resides in England and has been a JetNation member since 2005. Glenn will bleed green with the rest of us through the highs and lows.