Jets predicted to swing another QB trade after Raiders deal for Geno Smith
This would be an aggressive way to try resolving their QB woes in New York.
Jets predicted to swing another QB trade after Raiders deal for Geno Smith originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New York Jets are entering the 2026 NFL Draft season in April without a backup plan behind Geno Smith after trading for him from the Las Vegas Raiders .
That deal wasn't a bad idea, especially since it was such a cheap move that it also didn't cost much money. But, in the draft, without clear-cut options worth taking early, the Jets might have to pivot to a different quarterback plan. Brent Solbeski of Bleacher Report shared a prediction for the Jets that would have them acquire another QB this offseason by way of a trade.
This prediction would have Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey swinging their second QB trade to try to find a starter. Jets predicted to make bold QB trade despite Geno Smith deal "As part of the cascading effect with the Arizona Cardinals potentially moving up for Ty Simpson and the New York Jets finding themselves as a squad possibly without a young quarterback for the team's starting job, general manager Darren Mougey will need to get creative," Sobleski. The Jets swinging a deal for a young quarterback this offseason might only happen if they cannot find a way to bring in Ty Simpson, the Alabama quarterback, during the NFL Draft.
It's entirely possible that a team, including the Arizona Cardinals, jumps back into the first-round after the Jets' 16th overall pick and before their 33rd overall pick to select Simpson. More : Aaron Glenn predicted to add three QBs to NFL roster this offseason In such a scenario, the Jets wouldn't have a good quarterback option in the draft who could be confidently started in 2026. That would, in turn, open the door to a trade.