Geno Smith out for Jets' preseason opener against Buccaneers with foot soreness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will not participate in the team's first preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to foot soreness. The team is not concerned about the injury's severity and does not expect it to affect his regular season availability. Fourth-round pick Cade Klubnik is anticipated to receive the majority of playing time during the game, with Bailey Zappe and Brady Cook also likely to get snaps. Smith is looking to make his return as the Jets' starting quarterback after previously playing for several teams, including the Seattle Seahawks and the Las Vegas Raiders. He joined the Jets earlier this year following a challenging season.
- •Geno Smith is sidelined due to foot soreness.
- •Cade Klubnik expected to take most snaps in the game.
- •Jets are not worried about Smith's injury for the regular season.
- •Smith aims to return as the Jets' starter for the first time since 2016.
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Jets QB Geno Smith out for Friday's preseason game vs. Buccaneers with foot soreness
"Jets QB Geno Smith will not play in the team's first preseason game on Friday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to foot soreness.
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