Geno Smith to start for Jets in preseason matchup against Steelers
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:14 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
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.
- •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
- 5:38 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Jets to start Geno Smith vs. Steelers
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers vs Jets: Geno Smith to start vs Pittsburgh in preseason showdown
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Will Geno Smith, Jets starters play vs. Steelers? (report)
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Geno Smith will play for Jets in preseason game against Steelers
"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 […]
"The New York Jets will start veteran quarterback Geno Smith against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Friday night’s preseason game at Acrisure Stadium, according to Connor Hughes of SNY.
"The answer to whether or not the Jets' starters, including QB Geno Smith, will play vs. the Steelers in the team's second preseason game.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 5:38 PMReport: Jets to start Geno Smith vs. Steelers
The New York Jets will start veteran quarterback Geno Smith against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Friday night’s preseason game at Acrisure Stadium, according to Connor Hughes of SNY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 10:14 PMSteelers vs Jets: Geno Smith to start vs Pittsburgh in preseason showdown
The Steelers starting defense will square off against Jets starting quarterback Geno Smith on Friday night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 9:16 PMWill Geno Smith, Jets starters play vs. Steelers? (report)
The answer to whether or not the Jets' starters, including QB Geno Smith, will play vs. the Steelers in the team's second preseason game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 6:45 PMGeno Smith will play for Jets in preseason game against Steelers
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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