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Jets Name Geno Smith Starter and Open a Battle for the No. 2 Quarterback Spot

The club will evaluate Bailey Zappe, Brady Cook and rookie Cade Klubnik as internal options before deciding whether to add an outside veteran backup.

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Dec 28, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn on the field before the game against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Geno Smith has been confirmed as the New York Jets’ starting quarterback for the 2026 season, giving the team an experienced leader under center.
  • Head coach Aaron Glenn said on Thursday that the No. 2 quarterback role is an open competition, signaling the team will use offseason work to make its choice.
  • The primary internal contenders are Bailey Zappe, who carries the most pro experience, Brady Cook, who started four games in 2025, and fourth-round rookie Cade Klubnik.
  • The Jets hosted veteran Russell Wilson in late April as a possible outside option but have not signed a veteran and are keeping roster flexibility while evaluating the in-house group.
  • The moves follow a 3-14 2025 season and reflect pressure to improve quickly while the club balances short-term stability with a longer-term quarterback plan.