Jets' Smith is day-to-day with ankle injury ahead of Bucs matchup
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Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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.
- •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
- 5:06 AMESPN — Jets' Smith (ankle) sits out vs. Bucs, is day-to-day
"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.
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