Why isn't Geno Smith playing in Jets preseason game tonight? Injury update
Jets QB Geno Smith will not play in the team's preseason opener on Friday with the starters against the Buccaneers. Here's why:
The New York Jets will not feature their star quarterback in the upcoming preseason game due to an injury concern. Geno Smith, the veteran signal-caller, will sit out the team's opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 14th because of foot soreness. This precautionary measure is taken by the NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, as Smith would continue playing through the injury if it occurred during the regular season.
Smith, who was set to join the Jets after his departure from the team following the 2016 season, is expected to make his professional debut with the franchise as the replacement quarterback, Cade Klubnik, takes to the field. Klubnik, drafted by the Jets with the 110th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, is regarded as a developmental quarterback, having dropped from a first-round pick to the fourth round during the 2025 season.
The 35-year-old Smith's absence will provide the Jets with an opportunity to assess Klubnik's potential, acting as their insurance plan in case Smith's performance falters or he faces further injury.
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