Geno Smith is a symbol of redemption in his improbable Jets return. He says being back is an ‘honor’

Florham Park, N.J. (AP) — Geno Smith is set to take the field for the New York Jets in Tennessee on Sunday as a symbol of redemption. The opener against the Titans will be his first regular-season start for the Jets since October 2016, when he left early with a knee injury that ended the season. Smith joined the Giants as a free agent the following offseason and experienced a winding career journey with ups and downs.

He returned to the Jets in March after being acquired from Las Vegas, as coach Aaron Glenn sought a veteran to stabilize New York's offense. Smith emphasized that being back is an "honor" and expressed his excitement to lead this young, talented group of players. His journey has been marked by perseverance, resilience, and redemption, following failed expectations, costly mistakes, and a jaw injury in his first stint with the Jets.