The New York Jets acquired quarterback Geno Smith from the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, ending a 11-year absence and reuniting him with the franchise where he began his NFL career. Smith, a second-round pick by the Jets in 2013, was traded for a 2026 seventh-round pick, with the Raiders absorbing the bulk of his $18.5 million 2026 salary guarantee. This move comes after Smith's tumultuous tenure in Las Vegas, where he threw a league-high 17 interceptions and was sacked 55 times in 2025, finishing 27th in Total QBR.

The Jets hope Smith, known for his resilience after a 2015 locker-room altercation, can replicate the "Fitz-Magical" season Ryan Fitzpatrick had when Smith was injured. Smith is expected to serve as a bridge starter, allowing the Jets to target the 2027 draft's quarterback riches while Coach Aaron Glenn seeks immediate wins to secure his job.