| Date | News |
| 4/29/26 | Geno Smith reportedly has strong feelings about Jets possibly signing Russell Wilson. A New York Jets team that brought Geno Smith back to the organization to be its starting quarterback for the 2026 season hosted big-name free-agent Russell Wilson for a visit on Monday evening. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/geno_smith... |
| 4/24/26 | Why Didn’t the Jets Draft a QB in the First Round? A Look at New York’s Quarterback Depth Chart for 2026. The New York Jets passed on the weak quarterback class in the first round, leaving Geno Smith as the presumed starter for 2026. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/new-york-jets-q... |
| 4/24/26 | Why Didn’t the Jets Draft a QB in the First Round? A Look at New York’s Quarterback Depth Chart for 2026. The New York Jets passed on the weak quarterback class in the first round, leaving Geno Smith as the presumed starter for 2026. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/new-york-jets-q... |
| 4/22/26 | Final 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Giants, Jets each pick a wide receiver. The Serby Mock 5.0 gives the Giants and Jets a defensive blue-chipper and enticing wide receivers for Jaxson Dart and Geno Smith, respectively, in a wildly unpredictable NFL draft. Source: https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/sports/final-2026-nf... |
| 4/21/26 | ‘One of the Most Advanced Processors’ — Jets Projected To Land 57-TD QB in 2026 NFL Draft Despite Geno Smith Trade. Jets are projected to draft Garrett Nussmeier as a long-term QB project, aiming to fix years of instability and build behind veteran Geno Smith. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/jets-projected-... |
| 4/14/26 | Jets Named As Trade Suitor for $14.65M Pro Bowl WR After Geno Smith Named QB1. The New York Jets are linked as a potential trade suitor for Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. to help veteran quarterback Geno Smith. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/jets-geno-smith... |
| 4/04/26 | Rich Eisen Sounds Alarm Over Jets’ Rumored Interest In Ty Simpson After Geno Smith Trade. Broadcaster Rich Eisen criticizes the New York Jets' rumored draft interest in Ty Simpson following the Geno Smith trade. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/rich-eisen-jets... |
| 4/04/26 | What Jets might do at quarterback in 2026 NFL Draft. Aaron Glenn threw his full-throated support behind Geno Smith, saying the quarterback can take the Jets to the “promised land.” Source: https://nypost.com/2026/04/04/sports/what-jets-mig... |
| 4/03/26 | Jets Urged To Draft ‘Rambunctious and Immature’ Diego Pavia As Geno Smith’s Backup. An analyst urged the New York Jets to draft Vanderbilt standout Diego Pavia to serve as a "low-risk, high-reward" backup for Geno Smith. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/jets-diego-pavi... |
| 4/02/26 | Jets Labeled the ‘Most Fascinating’ Landing Spot for 33-TD QB in NFL Draft Despite Geno Smith Trade. Selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in the NFL Draft would give New York Jets veteran Geno Smith a necessary bridge role. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/jets-ty-simpson... |
| 4/01/26 | Jets Projected To Land 24-TD WR ‘With Great Hands and Terrific Run-After-Catch Ability’ To Support Geno Smith. A new mock draft projects the New York Jets drafting Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. to support quarterback Geno Smith. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/jets-projected-... |
| 3/31/26 | Glenn: QB Smith will lead Jets to 'promised land'. Jets coach Aaron Glenn declared Tuesday that quarterback Geno Smith is "the guy that's going to lead us to the promised land." Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48358334/aaron... |
| 3/31/26 | Aaron Glenn makes wild prediction about what Geno Smith will achieve with Jets. Shortly after Smith returned to the Jets earlier this offseason, he made it known that he wants to guide the franchise to its second Super Bowl championship. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/aaron_glen... |
| 3/30/26 | Jets' Glenn: 'No doubt' that Smith is starting QB. Jets coach Aaron Glenn on Sunday became the first person from the organization to publicly declare Geno Smith as the starting quarterback, saying, "he's our guy." Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48341318/jets-... |
| 3/30/26 | Jets' Glenn: 'No doubt' that Smith is starting QB. Jets coach Aaron Glenn on Sunday became the first person from the organization to publicly declare Geno Smith as the starting quarterback, saying, "he's our guy." Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48341318/jets-... |
| 3/30/26 | Jets HC Aaron Glenn confirms Geno Smith decision amid Ty Simpson rumors. As recently as Sunday, a report revealed that people within the New York Jets have "some level of interest" in possibly selecting Simpson despite having added Smith this offseason. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/jets_hc_aa... |
| 3/29/26 | Jets Insider Confirms Extensive Meetings With Ty Simpson, Drew Allar, and Carson Beck Ahead of Draft. The New York Jets are heavily scouting 2026 NFL Draft quarterbacks like Ty Simpson, signaling Geno Smith isn't the long-term answer. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/jets-qb-meeting... |
| 3/23/26 | Jets Predicted To Draft North Dakota State QB Cole Payton After Trading for Geno Smith. The New York Jets are predicted to draft North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton as a developmental project behind Geno Smith. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/jets-draft-cole... |
| 3/17/26 | Mel Kiper Projects Jets to Draft Alabama QB Ty Simpson as Geno Smith’s Eventual Replacement. Mel Kiper's latest mock draft has the New York Jets selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 16 to develop behind Geno Smith. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/mel-kiper-jets-... |
| 3/13/26 | Carl Banks already sees a Geno Smith Jets disaster: ‘Your fans don’t want you’. Jets fans have skipped the judge and jury parts and skipped right to executioner when it comes to Geno Smith's second go-round with the Jets. Source: https://nypost.com/2026/03/13/sports/carl-banks-al... |