Report: Raiders trading Geno Smith to Jets

Geno Smith is reuniting with the New York Jets after nine seasons.

The Las Vegas Raiders are trading the veteran quarterback and a seventh-round pick to the Jets in exchange for a sixth-round selection, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Smith, who was expected to be released at the start of the new league year Wednesday, agreed to restructure his contract before the trade to New York, according to Schefter. The Jets will take on his deal at just over the veteran minimum salary, with the Raiders retaining most of it.

Smith began his NFL career with the Jets as a second-round pick in 2013. He started 30 games for New York but failed to establish himself as the team's long-term starter, ultimately leaving the club during the 2017 offseason.

"Complete full circle moment," Smith said via text Tuesday, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. "Looking forward to connecting with all my teammates and coaches and building a new relationship with the fans."

Smith then served as a backup for several teams, including the Seattle Seahawks during the Russell Wilson era. He finally broke out in Seattle, becoming a quality starter and earning consecutive Pro Bowl berths in 2022 and '23.

The 35-year-old led the NFL in pass completion rate (69.8%) and threw a career-high 30 touchdowns in 2022.

The Raiders acquired Smith in exchange for a third-round pick last year, but the veteran passer failed to live up to the hype in his first season with Las Vegas. He threw an NFL-high 17 interceptions in 15 starts.

The Raiders own the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and are expected to take quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

The Jets' active 15-year playoff drought had just begun when New York drafted Smith in 2013. The West Virginia product now returns to N.Y. with the team still looking to return to the postseason and desperately in need of stability at quarterback.

Smith is the Jets' first notable offensive acquisition this offseason. He joins a quarterback room that includes Justin Fields and Brady Cook.

New York strongly focused on the other side of the ball during the first day of free agency Monday, agreeing to sign linebackers Joseph Ossai and Demario Davis, among others. The club also traded for defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick.