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Geno Smith to the New York Jets

March 11, 2026 · Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets

This trade appears in 3 trade trees — the full chains are traced there:

The trade

Las Vegas Raiders receives

  • a 2026 sixth-round pick (No. 208, became Anterio Thompson)

New York Jets receives

  • a 2026 seventh-round pick (No. 228, became VJ Payne)
  • QB Geno Smith

Trade context

The New York Jets acquired quarterback Geno Smith and a 2026 7th-Round pick from Las Vegas in exchange for a 2026 6th-Round pick. Smith renegotiated his contract to a 1-year, $3.3M fully guaranteed deal with the Jets, while the Raiders remained responsible for $16.2M of his $19.5M cash compensation for 2026.

Full trade terms

On March 11, 2026, Las Vegas Raiders sent a 2026 seventh-round pick (No. 228, became VJ Payne) and QB Geno Smith to New York Jets for a 2026 sixth-round pick (No. 208, became Anterio Thompson).

What the assets did next

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