Geno Smith Returns to Jets, Low-Risk Bridge

0:00On April 9th, the New York Jets just brought back quarterback Geno Smith in a March trade from the Raiders. This 35-year-old signal caller, standing 6 foot 2 and 221 pounds, was originally their second round pick, 39th. Overall, out of West Virginia back in 2013. After early starts with the Jets, he bounced around the league before reviving his career in Seattle. Smith spent his first four years with the Jets, dealing with inconsistency, 21 picks as a rookie, and setbacks like a broken jaw from a locker. Room fight in 2015, he backed up for teams like the Giants and Chargers, then got his shot in Seattle in 2021 when Russell Wilson went down. That led to him taking over a starter in 2022. He shocked everyone by completing 70% of his passes that year, throwing for over 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns to earn a pro. Bull nod. He made it back to the pro bowl in 2023 and led Seattle to a 10 and 7 record in 2024 with a career high.

1:024,320 yards. Fans and analysts see him as more mature now with better footwork and decision making. But last season in 2025 with the Raiders under Pete Carroll, things fell apart. He went 2 and 13 as a starter, led the league with 17 interceptions and got sacked 55 times, often holding the ball too long. Still, his arm strength shines on deep throws, accuracy has climbed into the high 60s and he fits Frank Reich's system with experience from multiple offenses. The Jets reworked his deal for just $3.5 million this year, making it a low-risk bridge option with no long-term commitment. They'll lean on him to stabilize things and win games, hoping his growth turns the tide for their 2026 push. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.