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Jets Trade for Geno Smith as Bridge Quarterback

3/11/2026

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The Jets reacquire quarterback Geno Smith from the Raiders in exchange for a sixth-round pick and receive a seventh-round pick.
Smith, who threw 17 interceptions and went 2-13 last season, is expected to serve as a bridge quarterback.
The Raiders plan to draft Indiana's Fernando Mendoza first overall, making Smith expendable.
The Jets seek a long-term solution with multiple high picks and may add another veteran, Carson Wentz.

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Story summary

The Jets reacquire quarterback Geno Smith from the Raiders in exchange for a sixth-round pick and receive a seventh-round pick.
Smith, who threw 17 interceptions and went 2-13 last season, is expected to serve as a bridge quarterback.
The Raiders plan to draft Indiana's Fernando Mendoza first overall, making Smith expendable.
The Jets seek a long-term solution with multiple high picks and may add another veteran, Carson Wentz.