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Geno Smith to start for Jets in preseason matchup against Steelers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:45 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Geno Smith to start for Jets in preseason matchup against Steelers

Summary

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith is set to make his first start of the 2026 preseason on Friday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Smith missed the Jets' first preseason game due to a minor ankle injury but has since recovered. Head coach Aaron Glenn had previously indicated that healthy starters would see action in this matchup. The game provides Smith an opportunity to build chemistry with his receivers ahead of the regular season, which remains several weeks away.

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Status Watch

•Geno Smith starts on August 20, 2026, against the Steelers
•Missed previous game due to ankle injury
•Aaron Glenn plans to field starters in this preseason matchup
•Opportunity for Smith to build timing with receivers
•Next preseason game is one week away

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6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Geno Smith will play for Jets in preseason game against Steelers

What they're saying

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Jets quarterback Geno Smith will make his first start of the 2026 preseason Friday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Smith missed the Jets’ preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a minor ankle injury. Aaron Glenn gave his healthy starters a series in that first exhibition game and indicated that the starters would also […]
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