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Jets Free Agency: Siemian Brought In As Backup QB

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Trevor Siemian has joined the Jets to be Sam Darnold’s backup.

The veteran quarterback signed a one-year deal Wednesday with New York, which was in the market for an experienced QB while Josh McCown mulls his playing future.

Trevor Siemian (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

A person with direct knowledge of the contract says it is worth $2 million, with a maximum value of $3 million with incentives. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team does not announce financial terms of contracts.