Aaron Glenn Says Geno Smith is 'Our Guy'

What They're Saying

Here’s how Glenn responded when asked what Smith brings to the roster.

"It means to have a bona fide starter come in and lead this offense to where it needs to go," Glenn said via ESPN. "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."

Meanwhile, ESPN’s Rich Cimini believes it’s “likely” the Jets either add another veteran or draft a rookie QB next month.

2026 Fantasy Football Impact

There's not much fantasy value left in Smith.

The 35-year-old is coming off a disappointing 2025 in Vegas, one that found him post only two top-12 fantasy finishes. You can put some of the blame on a bad Vegas supporting cast. But beyond Garrett Wilson, the Jets aren't exactly strong at pass catcher. New York at least supplies a huge talent upgrade along the O-line. 

Still, Smith doesn't offer much with his legs. Since a breakout in 2022, he's posted 14 rushing yards per game with four total scores.

You can safely ignore the veteran outside of superflex drafts, especially with the possibility of a rookie coming in for mid- or late-season work.