4-Year Jets QB Could Be Surprisingly Traded This Offseason: Insider
Aformer New York Jets quarterback could be on the move.
$12.7 million of Geno Smith’s contract “is set to become fully guaranteed” on Friday, February 16, per ESPN. That guarantees that the Seattle Seahawks passer will be on the roster for the rest of the week, but beyond that is still up in the air.
“Smith is now assured of collecting that $12.7 million, though he isn’t necessarily assured of remaining with Seattle next season as the Seahawks could trade him before March 18,” Brady Henderson of ESPN explained.
Jason Fitzgerald of Over The Cap said Seattle “would have a trade window” from now through March 17 to potentially make a deal.
After that date, Smith is set to receive a bevy of bonuses that would lock him down in a Seahawks uniform for the 2024 season.
The Jets Would Love to Find Their Own Geno This Offseason
Smith, 33, originally entered the NFL as the No. 39 overall pick in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft.
The former West Virginia product had an up-and-down career with the Jets, but after his rookie deal expired he moved on to greener pastures.
Over the next five seasons, Smith served as a backup quarterback and prominent clipboard holder. In 2022 he got his opportunity to jump back into the spotlight winning the Seahawks starting QB gig and he has never looked back.
The Jets don’t need a starting quarterback in 2024. Aaron Rodgers has checked off that item off the wish list for Joe Douglas. However, the team is seeking a quality backup behind their Hall of Fame QB.
Smith served in that role for five seasons and in the sparse opportunities he had, Smith excelled.
New York in a weird way has to find their own version of Smith. The Jets desperately need insurance at the game’s most important position.
