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The Geno Smith trade was finalized at the 2026 NFL Draft
TL;DR
Geno Smith was traded from the Las Vegas Raiders back to the New York Jets during the 2026 NFL Draft. The Jets received Smith and a seventh-round pick, while the Raiders acquired a sixth-round pick.
Key points
- Geno Smith traded from Raiders to Jets during 2026 NFL Draft
- Jets received Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick
- Raiders received a 2026 sixth-round pick
- Smith struggled with 3,000 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2025
- Jets selected VJ Payne with the pick from the trade
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**Original terms of the Geno Smith trade** to the Jets
- Jets receive: Geno Smith, 2026 seventh-round pick
- Raiders receive: 2026 sixth-round pick
**What did the Jets do with the pick from the Geno Smith trade?**
With pick 228, the Jets selected Kansas State safety VJ Payne.
**How was Geno Smith’s performance for the Raiders in 2025?**
While Smith came off three successful seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and signed a two-year, $75 million extension with the Raiders upon the trade, the move turned out to be a bust for Vegas. Smith saw a massive step back, throwing for just over 3,000 yards and 19 touchdowns against 17 interceptions, the most he’s had in a single season since his rookie year in 2013.
Q&A
What were the terms of the Geno Smith trade to the Jets?
The Jets received Geno Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick, while the Raiders received a 2026 sixth-round pick.
How did Geno Smith perform during his time with the Raiders?
Geno Smith had a disappointing season with the Raiders in 2025, throwing for just over 3,000 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions.
What did the Jets do with the draft pick they received in the Geno Smith trade?
The Jets used the 228th pick from the trade to select Kansas State safety VJ Payne.
