The New York Jets were very busy during free agency’s first legal tampering day.
It started with a trade for Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. One position the Jets did not immediately address was quarterback.
Some of the Jets’ potential solutions at quarterback have already landed elsewhere. The prize possession, quarterback Malik Willis, signed a three-year contract with the division rival Dolphins. If New York was interested, Willis preferred to reunite with coaches Jon-Eric Sullivan and Jeff Hafley in Miami.
Elsewhere, the Atlanta Falcons signed QB Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year minimum deal.
Two of the top free-agent quarterbacks are already off the board. Facing dwindling options, the Jets’ best remaining choice may be to reunite with Geno Smith. The Las Vegas Raiders released Smith from his contract, and he’s looking for a new home.
The Jets originally selected Smith in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft. He struggled mightily in East Rutherford before relaunching his career with the Seattle Seahawks.
Now free again after a failed stint with the Raiders, Smith would bring experience to New York offensive coordinator’s Frank Reich’s unit..
Alternatives include QBs Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz. The Jets must sort through what’s left on the quarterback market.
Smith would be a worthwhile solution.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Geno Smith is Jets’ best remaining option at quarterback
Reporting by Justin Melo, Jets Wire / Jets Wire
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