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The NY Jets‘ trade of Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers will have ripple effects for many years to come. This franchise-defining trade doesn’t happen if the Jets don’t fall apart in 2020 and end up with the second overall pick.
After months of speculation and polarizing debate amongst pundits and the team’s fanbase, it finally happened. Sam Darnold is no longer the franchise quarterback of the NY Jets.
A year ago at this time, the thought of a potential Sam Darnold trade would have been an absurdity.