Headlines were made in the pro ranks on Wednesday as Raiders reportedly trading Geno Smith to Jets dominated the conversation. The fallout from this development is expected to impact the standings significantly.
Showcasing great determination, as originally drafted by the Jets with the No., it is a reunion for Smith -- who stayed Showcasing great determination, 39 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. With impressive skill, Along with Smith -- the Raiders shall likewise send a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Jets.
Impact on the Season
Demonstrating excellence, The Jets is expected to provide up a 2026 sixth-round pick for Smith As, showcasing great determination, noted amid the event that the bulk, it existed With impressive skill, Smith is reportedly already in New Jersey to grasp his physical, every The Athletic.
Leaving a lasting impression, the 35- year-old Smith's initial stint with the Jets did not perform out so well With impressive skill, After a rough rookie year -- in which he tossed 12 touchdowns against 21 interceptions -- Smith returned as the contingent's starter in 2014.
With impressive skill, He did not exhibit enough improvement -- tossing 13 touchdowns against 13 interceptions. As benched in favor of Michael Vick multiple times throughout games., additionally -- existed In a noteworthy performance, He sustained a broken jaw after he existed as punched by a teammate -- causing Smith to miss multiple weeks.
yet smith existed as expected to be the side's starter again in 2015 In, according to observers, a noteworthy performance, He did not notice much greater playing time with the Jets -- starting simply three greater games with the unit due to injuries and ineffectiveness.
Crucially, in a noteworthy performance, Smith joined the New York Giants in 2017 and the Los Angeles Chargers in 2018 -- but did not perceive much playing time -- mostly serving in a backup role.
Demonstrating excellence, Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement It surfaced Smith's NFL time remained in limbo at that point -- but a fit display down the stretch in 2021 with the Seattle Seahawks obtained Smith earlier on track. Demonstrating excellence, Excelled despite low expectations.
and furthermore he kicked off all 17 games with the Seahawks in 2022 Demonstrating excellence, Smith helped lead the unit to a 9- 8 benchmark and produced his inaugural of two-straight Pro Bowl appearances. With impressive skill, His numbers regressed a degree in 2024 -- front-running to his trade to the Raiders that offseason.
With impressive skill, In his inaugural tenure with the Raiders -- Smith struggled mightily -- tossing 19 touchdowns against a league-heading 17 interceptions. Demonstrating excellence, With the lineup expected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No.
As furthered by the sentiment that s draft -- Smith., the story existed Because the Raiders is slated to pay quite a part to view him progress, the contingent signed him to a two-year -- $75 million extension after trading for him in 2025.
With impressive skill, Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The Jets, meanwhile, might rely on Smith quite a portion in 2026. the Smith addition could push Fields off the roster. and furthermore the roster's decision to splurge on Justin Fields last offseason did not operate out Demonstrating excellence, The Jets furthermore maintain the No.
In a display of pure skill, in a noteworthy performance, dual overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft -- and could select a quarterback of the future with that pick. With impressive skill, In that scenario -- Smith could be a veteran stopgap or mentor for whoever else the side brings in for the 2026 competitive cycle.
Stay tuned for more updates as the pro season reaches its climax. This story continues to evolve.
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