Trending Now - Geno Smith Faces Challenge as Jets' Quarterback Carousel Continues
WHO:
Pete Carroll, former NFL coach and former coach of Geno Smith at the Seattle Seahawks
Dylan Parham, former Raiders guard, signed by the Jets
Geno Smith, quarterback
New York Jets, NFL team
Las Vegas Raiders, NFL team
Aaron Glenn, Jets head coach
Darren Mougey, Jets general manager
IK Enemkpali, former Jets linebacker
Ryan Fitzpatrick, former Jets quarterback
Justin Fields, former Jets quarterback
Sam Darnold, former Seahawks quarterback
Chip Kelly, former Raiders offensive coordinator
WHAT:
Smith's contract with the Jets for 2026 is valued at $3.3 million.
Smith was traded to the Jets on March 10th, 2026, via a late-round pick swap.
Smith led the league in interceptions (17) and sacks (55) during the 2025 season.
Smith passed for 362 yards in a Week 1 win over the New England Patriots in 2025.
Geno Smith is set to rejoin the New York Jets after previously being their starting quarterback.
The Jets traded for Smith on March 10th, 2026, instead of waiting for his release.
The Jets surrendered a 2026 sixth-round pick and received a 2026 seventh-round pick in return.
Smith's contract was renegotiated to facilitate the trade, with the Raiders assuming the bulk of his $18.5 million guarantee for 2026.
Smith threw a league-high 17 interceptions in the 2025 season and had a Total QBR of 34.1, ranking 27th out of 28 qualified passers.
Smith has 32 interceptions over the last two seasons, the most among quarterbacks.
Smith's career record is 42-56.
WHERE:
Flushing Park, New Jersey, where the Jets are based.
Las Vegas, Nevada, where the Raiders are based.
WHEN:
The trade for Smith became official at 4 p.m. on March 11th, 2026.
Geno Smith was drafted by the Jets in 2013.
Smith's starting job with the Jets ended on August 15th, 2015, after being punched by IK Enemkpali.
The trade for Smith occurred on March 10th, 2026.
Smith's last year with the Jets was 2016, when he started one game.
WHY:
Carroll stated, "We should've coached him better," regarding Smith's struggles in Las Vegas.
The Jets are in need of a starting quarterback after having 13 different starting quarterbacks since Smith's departure.
The Jets are looking for a bridge starter until they can draft a new quarterback in 2027.
HOW:
The Jets traded a 2026 sixth-round pick for Smith and received a 2026 seventh-round pick in return.
The Jets traded a sixth-round pick for Smith and received a seventh-round pick in return.
Smith's contract was renegotiated to facilitate the trade, allowing the Jets to secure him as a starter.
(UPDATED March 12, 2026 01:28 UTC)
In a significant move for the Jets, they officially traded for quarterback Geno Smith on March 11, 2026, sending a sixth-round pick to the Raiders in exchange for Smith and receiving a seventh-round pick in return. Smith, who struggled during his time in Las Vegas, led the league last season with 17 interceptions and 55 sacks, but he also showcased his talent by passing for 362 yards in a Week 1 victory over the New England Patriots. The Jets signed Smith to a contract valued at $3.3 million for the upcoming season, while former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll expressed regret, saying, "We should've coached him better."
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(UPDATED March 11, 2026 23:07 UTC)
In a significant move, the New York Jets have traded for quarterback Geno Smith, who previously served as their starter before leaving the team in 2016. The Jets acquired Smith on March 10, 2026, giving up a sixth-round pick while receiving a seventh-round pick in return, and they renegotiated his contract to ease the financial burden. This decision comes as the Jets seek a bridge starter after cycling through 13 different quarterbacks since Smith's departure, hoping to stabilize the position until they can draft a new player in 2027.