Jets Eye Geno Smith for QB

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The New York Jets head into the 2026 NFL offseason hunting for a new quarterback after their stint with Justin Fields fell short. With $70 million in salary cap space, they want a smart, low-cost pickup rather than a big splash. Early buzz points DeGino Smith as the top choice to sign on a veteran minimum deal. Fans like the Jets are iron quarterbacks who could get cut with hefty dead money on their books, dropping their price tag way down. That group includes Smith, Kyler Murray, and Tuatago Veloa, all potential bargains for calf strap squads. Smith has ties to New York, where the Jets drafted him more than a decade ago. He started 30 games there from 2013 to 2016, throwing for nearly 6,000 yards. Fans remember his grit, even through some tough stretches. Lately, the two-time pro-bola, shown with the Seattle Seahawks over three seasons, racking

1:03up over 12,000 yards and 71 touchdowns. In 49 starts. His past year with the Las Vegas Raiders was rockier, with 17 picks leading the league, but he's still a proven vet. Word from insiders like Zach Rosenblatt at the athletic has the Jets as front runners for Smith once his Raiders release hits. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings lead the pack for Murray, setting up an interesting free agency shuffle. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Some chase peace. I put my head in it. S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings lead the pack for Murray, setting up an interesting free-agency shuffle. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Some chase peace. I put my head in it.