Jets coach Adam Gase said Friday morning that Sam Darnold will start at quarterback Sunday against the Dolphins, barring any setbacks.
Darnold, who has missed the last two games with a sprained right shoulder, was limited in practice on Wednesday, but practiced in full on Thursday, a sign that he was trending toward making his return on Sunday. Darnold has said he was feeling better but needed to be confident his shoulder could take a hit before returning.
"It’s been a good week for Sam," Gase said Friday morning. " … The way he’s throwing the football right now, you can tell there’s a big difference as far as the control, the velocity, his change of pace on throws.