Twelve-year veteran quarterback Joe Flacco, who recently agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the New York Jets, will not be ready for the Sept. 13 season opener because of his repaired neck.

In a recent interview on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Flacco explained that he doesn't have a timetable to return from his neck injury.

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“I can't speak to exactly when I'm going to be ready, but it will not be day one,” Flacco said Tuesday in an interview with SiriusXM NFL radio. “Obviously, we'll get with the doctors and I have another checkup come August, so we'll see where that goes.”

Flacco recently underwent surgery for a herniated disk; and it’s still unclear when he’ll be able to return to live-contact football. The 35-year-old is coming off a disappointing year with the Denver Broncos that ended with a neck injury. Flacco played in only eight games, going 2-6. In those eight games, Flacco recorded 1,822 yards, six touchdowns and five interceptions while completing 65.3 percent of his passes.

Nevertheless, with the Jets, he’ll serve primarily as a backup to Sam Darnold. Additionally, the Jets will be hoping he’ll be a mentor for Darnold, who is also coming off a disappointing  season.

This past season, Darnold threw for 3,024 yards, 19 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 13 games. However, with a veteran presence like Flacco in his corner, he should have a better season.

As for the Jets, they’ll be seeking to make the playoffs for the first time in 10 seasons. However, their season will ultimately depend on Darnold’s performance.

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