Jets Reunite Geno Smith, Hendrickson Still Waiting as Free-Agency Day 2 Heats Up

Day 2 of the 2026 NFL free-agency period delivered chaos and notable moves: Geno Smith returns to the Jets with the Raiders covering most of his $18.5 million salary, the Patriots bolster Drake Maye’s offense with Romeo Doubs and Alijah Vera-Tucker, while several teams pursue cheap quarterbacks; Trey Hendrickson remains unsigned and Aaron Rodgers’ decision remains unsettled, with J.J. McCarthy seen as a loser for now.