Jets' Sam Darnold: Will not return this week

Darnold (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Darnold took first-team reps this week and had a chance to return to action Sunday, but he expressed concern about playing if he was not deemed 100 percent. After Darnold underwent exams performed by the Jets' medical staff earlier Friday, it was determined he's still at too much risk to play, according to Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York. Given that Darnold seemed close to playing Sunday, his chances of returning to action in Week 6 against the Cowboys will be even better with an additional week of recovery time. With Darnold out for a third straight game this weekend, Luke Falk will get the start at quarterback against the Eagles.