All articles tagged with #geno smith
Jets coach Aaron Glenn definitively named Geno Smith the starting quarterback for Week 1 in 2026, ending speculation about summer competition and backing Smith's fit in Frank Reich's offense after his Seattle tenure and the 2025 Raiders season.
Jets coach Aaron Glenn declared Geno Smith the 2026 starter, calling him a bona fide leader and 'our guy' as New York builds around veteran talent and readies for the draft, despite Smith turning 36 next season.
Jets coach Aaron Glenn named Geno Smith the starting quarterback for the 2026 season, confirming the veteran’s return to lead New York after earlier stints in Seattle and with the Raiders. Smith, 35, beat out Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe in a roster that includes those two QBs, and the move follows a Raiders trade that brought him back to the Jets. He previously made the Pro Bowl in Seattle (2022-23) but had a league-high 17 interceptions in 2025 with Las Vegas.
The Jets traded Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2027 sixth-round pick, signaling a full revamp of their quarterback room behind Geno Smith. The article outlines five veteran backup options—Tyrod Taylor, Andy Dalton, Carson Wentz, Russell Wilson, and Will Levis—that could fit behind Smith, each with caveats about health, age, or medicals.
Geno Smith, who didn’t meet expectations during his first stint with the Jets, returned to the team in a 2026 trade with the Raiders and told reporters in New Jersey that he’s eager to make things right, noting how his years as a backup and a late-career revival with the Seahawks have helped him mature and that the Jets hope his growth translates to success.
Former Raiders coach Pete Carroll says Geno Smith is a phenomenal QB and deserved better preparation, blaming coaching and a weak offensive line for Smith’s 2025 struggles. Smith has since been traded to the Jets, and Carroll believes he can rebound with the right support in New York.
The Raiders traded Geno Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick to the Jets for a 2026 sixth-round pick, with Las Vegas covering most of Smith’s 2026 salary; the Jets land a bridge QB while eyeing a top quarterback prospect in the 2027 draft, and trade grades give the Jets C+ and the Raiders B as Mendoza looms as a potential centerpiece for Las Vegas’ future.
Geno Smith was traded from the Raiders to the Jets, leaving the Vikings without the option they’d hoped to pursue. Minnesota remains the favorite to land Kyler Murray if he departs the Cardinals, but Murray will meet with several teams, so the Vikings must keep backup plans ready. Potential alternatives mentioned include Aaron Rodgers (future uncertain), Kirk Cousins (could be released by Atlanta), and veterans such as Joe Flacco, Jimmy Garoppolo, and Carson Wentz; a trade for Mac Jones is deemed unlikely, and Derek Carr could re-enter the market if he un-retires. In essence, Minnesota is pursuing Murray but cannot rely on him without broader backup options.
The Jets have started 13 different quarterbacks since Geno Smith last played as their starter, with Smith set to return in 2026 for about $3.3 million and likely start again as the team considers whether to draft, trade for, or sign additional veterans; Fields and Cook are among the currently under-contract options.
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.
The New York Jets acquired quarterback Geno Smith from the Las Vegas Raiders in a trade that swaps sixth- and seventh-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Smith, who went 2-13 in 15 starts for Las Vegas last season, threw for 3,025 yards with 17 interceptions and posted a 34.1 QBR. The veteran previously started for the Jets and helped resurrect his career in Seattle; the Raiders own the No. 1 pick in 2026 and are widely expected to draft Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza.
Day 2 of NFL free agency keeps Minnesota in the middle of QB chatter, with insiders signaling Kyler Murray as the most likely Vikings target and Geno Smith also generating interest, while Mac Jones’ price tag is described as astronomical. The team also retained All-Pro long snapper Andrew DePaolo, signed veteran cornerback James Pierre, and saw their punter depart as they weigh cap space and ongoing trade talks (including Jonathan Greenard) to shape their remaining targets.
Geno Smith’s 2026 pay is split: the Raiders will cover $16.2 million and the Jets $3.3 million for a total of $19.5 million; the deal includes a draft-pick swap (Raiders’ seventh-round for Jets’ sixth-round). The Raiders previously guaranteed $18.5 million on the extension, saving about $2.3 million versus cutting him, and Smith gets an extra $1 million above his guaranteed this year plus certainty about his team.
In the latest NFL free-agency roundup, the Jets sign cornerback Nahshon Wright to a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million, also add Dane Belton on a one-year contract, and acquire QB Geno Smith from the Raiders in a trade, among a slew of other signings, re-signings and roster moves across the league.
The Raiders trade Geno Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick to the Jets for a 2026 sixth-round pick, with Smith’s 2026 salary likely adjusted after his $40 million payday last year; the move helps the Raiders dodge about $18.5 million in guaranteed money and gives the Jets a short-term starting quarterback.