Geno Smith prepares to make first Jets start since 2016

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Geno Smith prepares to make first Jets start since 2016
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Geno Smith returns to the starting lineup for the Jets this Sunday in a home game against the Titans. The quarterback, who turns 36 next month, last started for the franchise on Oct. 23, 2016. Smith joined the Jets earlier this year via a trade from the Raiders after stints with the Giants, Chargers, and Seahawks. He described the opportunity to lead the organization again as an honor during a video appearance with the team on Tuesday. The veteran signal-caller emphasized that his primary focus remains on winning games, noting that the objective has not changed since his initial tenure in New York. The Jets have struggled with team performance for several years, having failed to reach the playoffs since 2010 or secure a winning season since 2015.

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  • Geno Smith will start at quarterback for the Jets against the Titans on Sunday.
  • His last start for the Jets occurred on Oct. 23, 2016.
  • Smith joined the team this offseason following a trade from the Raiders.
  • The Jets have not achieved a winning record since 2015.
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  • 7:49 PMYahoo SportsGeno Smith calls it an "honor" to make his first start for Jets since 2016
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When he was in Seattle, Geno Smith once famously said after a victory, "They wrote me off; I ain't write back, though."

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