The NFL released the preseason schedule on Monday. Dates and times haven’t been announced, but here’s a first look at the opponents for the New York Jets:

Week 1 (Aug. 10-14) vs. Tennessee Titans

The Jets' quarterback competition, which will dominate the headlines this summer, will commence on their home turf. This could be Josh McCown's Jets debut or perhaps second-year quarterback Christian Hackenberg will get the first crack at claiming the starting job, which is up for grabs, according to coach Todd Bowles. Don't rule out a mystery man in the competition -- i.e. a draft pick. While the Jets scramble to find a starter, they can see what might have been. The Titans' Marcus Mariota was drafted second overall in 2015, four spots ahead of the Jets' choice. They could've change the course of history by losing to the Titans in a late-season game in 2014.

Week 2 (Aug. 17-21) at Detroit Lions

This figures to be a good test for the Jets' revamped secondary. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, coming off a playoff season, can sling it with the best of them. The Jets probably will have at least two new starters in the secondary, cornerback Morris Claiborne and a still-to-be-acquired free safety. Marcus Gilchrist, recovering from major knee surgery, probably won't be ready. There could be another new starter at cornerback, depending on how the draft and training camp shake out.

Week 3 (Aug. 24-28) at New York Giants

The annual battle between the co-inhabitants of MetLife Stadium will have extra juice because of two defections. Brandon Marshall, one of the Jets' best players over the last two years, requested his release and signed with the Giants, accepting a $2 million pay cut in the process. Geno Smith signed a modest free-agent deal after an ill-fated, four-year run with the Jets. Can the two friends find Big Blue happiness after big blue disappointment with the Jets?

Week 4 (Aug. 31) vs. Philadelphia Eagles

If Hackenberg doesn't win the starting job, he'll probably see significant action in the annual Backup Bowl -- a good way to gauge his progress from last year. In last year's preseason finale, against the Eagles, he was dreadful -- 31 attempts, 54 passing yards. He can only get better.