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NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah on Jets' QB plan ahead of 2026 draft
TL;DR
Daniel Jeremiah revealed the New York Jets' quarterback strategy ahead of the 2026 draft, indicating that while Geno Smith is named the starter, he is not seen as a long-term solution. The Jets may not find their future QB in the upcoming draft.
The plan for the New York Jets' quarterback room might have been revealed by Daniel Jeremiah.
The NFL Network analyst spoke on his annual pre-draft conference call and discussed what the team might be thinking.
Veteran Geno Smith joined New York this offseason. Despite being named starter for the 2026 season, Smith is not a long-term option. Could that be found by the Jets at the upcoming 2026 NFL draft?
Per Jeremiah, don't count on it.
In terms of using a top selection at the draft on a quarterback? Jeremiah's intel makes him believe the Jets will not have that idea in mind heading into the 2026 draft:
The reason for the Jets potentially thinking this comes down to two things.
First, the team must not like the options available in the 2026 draft.
Typically each draft has two or three quarterback cited as "first-round talents" each offseason. In 2026, there is only Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza in this categoy and he will be selected first overall by the Las Vegas Raiders.
On top of that, the 2027 NFL draft is widely considered to be a better class for quarterbacks already. Evidently, the Jets appear to agree with that logic too.
Jets Wire will continue to provide updates throughout the 2026 offseason.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah on Jets' QB plan ahead of 2026 draft
Q&A
What did Daniel Jeremiah say about the Jets' quarterback situation for the 2026 season?
Daniel Jeremiah stated that Geno Smith is the starter for the 2026 season, but he is not considered a long-term solution for the Jets.
Who is the current starting quarterback for the New York Jets in 2026?
Geno Smith has been named the starting quarterback for the New York Jets for the 2026 season.
Will the Jets draft a new quarterback in the 2026 NFL draft according to Daniel Jeremiah?
Daniel Jeremiah suggested that the Jets are unlikely to find their long-term quarterback in the upcoming 2026 NFL draft.
