The New York Jets are standing by Geno Smith despite trade interest as the deadline approaches.
After a 35-12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday that dropped them to 2-7 and extended their losing streak to four games, the Jets face a clear choice heading into Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET trade deadline.
Early indications suggest they will hold firm rather than sell off pieces of a roster that has struggled to turn close games into wins.
Six of their seven defeats have come by one score, a fact the organization appears to view as evidence that the team remains closer to competitiveness than the standings indicate.
Much of the external focus has centered on running back Breece Hall and wide receiver Garrett Wilson.
Yet according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Jets have also fielded inquiries about veteran quarterback Geno Smith. Teams have reached out to gauge what it would take to acquire the 13th-year passer.
New York has turned those calls away, signaling no interest in moving him.
Smith’s numbers help explain the reluctance. He is completing 67.5 percent of his passes for 2,078 yards, 12 touchdowns and only three interceptions. He has also contributed 54 rushing yards on 24 carries.
While late-game mistakes have occasionally hurt the Jets, he has not been among the primary reasons for their poor record.
The two-time Pro Bowler has provided steady production in a difficult environment, and the front office seems content to keep him as the starter rather than reset at the position midseason.
That decision fits a broader pattern.
The Jets have shown little appetite for major deals even as their playoff hopes have faded.
Holding onto Smith, along with other notable pieces, suggests the organization still sees value in the current group for 2027 and beyond.
With the season likely out of reach, the focus appears to be on continuity rather than a full teardown.
Tuesday’s deadline will confirm whether that stance holds or whether further inquiries force a change of direction. For now, Geno Smith is staying put.
