FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Christian Hackenberg spent his final day with the New York Jets much as he did in his first two seasons.
As a spectator.
The Jets traded the 23-year-old quarterback to the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday for a conditional seventh-round draft pick next year, ending Hackenberg’s tenure with the team before he ever took a regular-season snap.
“Some players, it takes a while for them to get going,” said coach Todd Bowles, who announced the trade after his post-practice news conference was delayed for two hours as the deal was being completed.