{
  "id": 20223277,
  "title": "Jets QB Geno Smith replaced by rookie Cade Klubnik vs. Bills due to concussion evaluation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/jets-qb-geno-smith-replaced-by-rookie-cade-klubnik-vs-bills-due-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T19:49:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/breaking-news/article/jets-qb-geno-smith-replaced-by-rookie-cade-klubnik-vs-bills-due-to-concussion-evaluation-194954348.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith was replaced by rookie Cade Klubnik due to a concussion evaluation. The incident occurred after a significant hit on New York's final play of the first half. Smith sustained a blow to the head following a pass and lay motionless on the field for a few moments. Clues of his condition were evident as he struggled to rise and walk to the sideline medical tent. Despite his efforts, the Jets trailed Buffalo by 10 points at halftime with a score of 10-16.\n\nKlubnik, who was selected in the fourth round of the NFL Draft from Clemson in April, entered the game in the second half to replace Smith. Klubnik's debut against the Bills marked his first regular-season NFL appearance. The Jets entered the game with a chance to upset the Bills, but it wasn't meant to be as they found themselves in a challenging position. The nature of Klubnik's debut and the circumstances surrounding Smith's injury will be further explored in this ongoing story.",
  "summary": "Geno Smith left Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills after a big hit and was replaced by backup Cade Klubnik.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Jets QB Geno Smith evaluated for concussion after big hit and rookie Cade Klubnik makes NFL debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/jets-qb-geno-smith-evaluated-for-concussion-after-big-hit-and-rookie",
        "published": "2026-11-15T19:59:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}