Smith Preferred by Jets, Dolphins; Raiders Cut Loose

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. Two teams in the AFC East are on the hunt for new quarterbacks ahead of the 2026 season. The New York Jets plan to release Justin Fields, while the Miami Dolphins are eating $99 million in dead money to part ways with Tuha. Tavo Viloa. The Las Vegas Raiders are set to cut 35-year-old Geno Smith before the new NFL year kicks off on Wednesday, freeing up $8 million. In cap space, Smith stands out as a top replacement option for both the Jets and Dolphins. Smith prefers a move to Miami, where he's a Florida native who could steady things short-term. That said, the Dolphins are prioritizing Malik Willis, viewing Smith more as a backup plan if needed. He's open to rejoining the Jets, too. After a rocky start there as a second-round pick, followed by years as a backup, Smith then thrived with the Seattle Seahawks, earning two pro bowl nods and racking up over 12,000

1:01passing yards from 2022 to 2024. Raiders fans expect a rebuild with the number one draft pick, Indiana's Fernando Mendoza. In a thin quarterback market, Smith offers experience to help Miami bridge to their next big solution. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, see the episode description. Some chase peace, I put my head in it. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.