{"id":289089,"date":"2026-06-25T15:01:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T19:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=289089"},"modified":"2026-06-25T15:01:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T19:01:29","slug":"jets-week-one-quarterback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/06\/25\/jets-week-one-quarterback\/","title":{"rendered":"Jets Week One Quarterback Options if Geno Smith Gets Suspended"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Jets Week One quarterback job could be up for grabs once again. After a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders reunited the former starting quarterback<\/a> with the team, it was expected that Geno Smith would open the season as the starter. Now, the Jets Week One quarterback plans are in jeopardy. Earlier this week, the two-time Pro Bowler was recorded on video in an altercation at Smith’s private residence that led to a police altercation. The video showed Smith in a dispute with the mother of his son. While no arrests were made or charges filed, the incident is still undergoing an investigation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As more details from the case emerge, the incident and police investigation could lead to the veteran’s week one status being in question. Losing Smith would be detrimental to the offense. General manager Darren Mougey was hoping Smith’s veteran presence would stabilize the passing game after ranking last in the league in passing yards per game. Especially with the Jets influx of young weapons on offense between rookies Omar Cooper Jr<\/a> and Kenyon Sadiq behind wide receiver Garrett Wilson.<\/p>\n

If Smith is suspended, then the New York Jets week one quarterback will come down to three players. As of right now, the Jets’ Week One quarterback options are Brady Cook, Bailey Zappe, or rookie Cade Klubnik. Of the three, only Cook and Zappe are the only ones with starting experience. Although the fourth-round pick has shown promise, it might be too early for Klubnik to be the Jets Week One quarterback in September. Whom out of these three should start? And if not them, should the Jets explore the quarterback market? Let’s examine further.<\/p>\n

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Jets Week One QB Options if Geno Smith Gets Suspended<\/h2>\n
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Jets QB Geno Smith is being investigated for an incident in which a woman accused him of battery, police in Davie, Florida, said Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n

Officers were summoned to Smith's home Sunday after a woman claiming to be his ex-girlfriend called 911 and said he assaulted her.\u2026<\/p>\n

— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) June 23, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n