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Jets Coach Endorses Geno Smith as Starting QB: 'He's Our Guy'
Aaron Glenn expresses confidence in Smith's ability to lead the Jets' offense in his second stint with the team.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:06am
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Geno Smith's return as the Jets' starting QB represents a new chapter in his career, with the team hoping his past success can translate to on-field leadership.NYC TodayNew York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has given a full-throated endorsement of Geno Smith as the team's starting quarterback for the upcoming season. Glenn praised Smith's past success, including his Comeback Player of the Year award and early MVP consideration during his time with the Seattle Seahawks, and expressed confidence that Smith can lead the Jets' offense in the right direction.
Why it matters
The Jets' quarterback situation has been a point of uncertainty, with the team moving on from Justin Fields after just one season. Glenn's public endorsement of Smith provides clarity and stability at the position, as the team looks to build on its recent improvements.
The details
The Jets acquired Smith in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, sending a 2026 sixth-round pick in exchange for Smith and a 2026 seventh-rounder. Smith, 35, is set to be the Jets' starting QB, with the team expected to add a veteran backup and possibly draft another quarterback as well.
- On March 10, 2026, the Jets traded for Geno Smith.
- On March 16, 2026, the Jets traded Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs.
The players
Aaron Glenn
The head coach of the New York Jets, who has expressed strong confidence in Geno Smith as the team's starting quarterback.
Geno Smith
The 35-year-old quarterback who is set to be the Jets' starting QB in his second stint with the franchise, after previously being drafted by the team in 2013.
Justin Fields
The former Jets quarterback who was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs after just one season with the team.
What they’re saying
“'No doubt about it, he's our guy,'”
— Aaron Glenn, Jets Head Coach
“'It means to have a bona fide starter come in and lead this offense to where it needs to go. Listen, he's done it, you know, a couple of years. I mean, those years in Seattle, when he was, I think, Comeback Player of the Year. Man, he was up for MVP early in the season. There's no doubt in my mind that we brought a competent starter here on this team. I look forward to him getting in the building.'”
— Aaron Glenn, Jets Head Coach
“'I don't think anyone could have imagined that, honestly, but that's the beauty of life itself,'”
— Geno Smith
What’s next
The Jets are still expected to add a veteran backup quarterback to support Geno Smith, and they could also draft a quarterback in the upcoming NFL Draft.
The takeaway
Geno Smith's return to the Jets as the starting quarterback represents a second chance for the veteran, who is looking to build on his past success and lead the team's offense to new heights. Coach Glenn's endorsement provides stability and confidence in the position as the Jets continue to shape their roster for the upcoming season.
