The New York Jets have plenty to sort out, but Geno Smith has quietly become one of the more interesting names in the mix.
For a team sitting at 2-6, the idea of moving a 36-year-old quarterback on an expiring deal is at least worth kicking around. Smith is playing on a restructured one-year, $3.3 million contract, and that kind of setup naturally raises the question of whether the Jets should try to turn him into something useful before the deadline. It would also give the team a chance to see more of a young quarterback like Cade Klubnik.
That possibility has now been tied to the Minnesota Vikings, a team that has its own issues despite a 6-1 record. Smith was recently floated as a trade option there, and the logic is pretty straightforward: Minnesota doesn’t need him to arrive and fix everything, but he could still be a real upgrade.
“People forget that Geno Smith is playing out of his mind while on an expiring contract with the New York Jets. It’s certainly possible they’ll look to extend him after the season thanks to a breakout year, but the Jets are also 2-6.
“They’re not going anywhere this season, Smith is 36 years old, and the Jets have three first-round picks in the 2027 NFL Draft, meaning his replacement could be drafted in April. Plus, they also have fourth-round rookie Cade Klubnik, who the front office may be eager to evaluate, especially if they can get a solid Day 3 pick for selling high on Smith,” Andrew Buller-Russ wrote.
From Minnesota’s side, the appeal is obvious even if Smith wouldn’t be asked to walk in and rescue the offense by himself. If he keeps producing the way he has in New York, he would give the Vikings a much better option than what they’ve had.
Smith has thrown 12 touchdowns against three interceptions, has 1,913 passing yards, and is completing 69% of his passes.
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