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Jets' Smith is day-to-day with ankle injury ahead of Bucs matchup

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:49 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Jets' Smith is day-to-day with ankle injury ahead of Bucs matchup
Summary

Jets quarterback Geno Smith sustained an ankle injury on Wednesday. As a result, he was scratched from the preseason opener against the Buccaneers scheduled for Friday night. Smith's status remains day-to-day as the team assesses the situation leading up to the game.

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Status Watch
  • •Geno Smith sustains ankle injury on Wednesday
  • •Scratched from preseason opener against Buccaneers
  • •Status is day-to-day leading up to the game
  • •Preseason opener is scheduled for Friday night
Latest Updates
  • 12:49 PMYahoo Sports — Geno Smith is on the field at Jets practice Monday
  • 5:06 AMESPN — Jets' Smith (ankle) sits out vs. Bucs, is day-to-day
What they're saying
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Geno Smith was a late scratch for the Jets' preseason opener due to a sore ankle, but there was no concern from the team about an extended absence and Monday brought good news about his condition.

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Jets quarterback Geno Smith is day-to-day with an ankle injury that occurred Wednesday and resulted in him being scratched from the preseason opener Friday night against the Buccaneers.

— ESPNby Rich Cimini
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