Jets Turn to Geno Smith, Frank Reich After 3-14 Season
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 7
Jets Turn to Geno Smith, Frank Reich After 3-14 Season
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 7
Summary
Geno Smith returns as New York’s starting quarterback for 2026, with Frank Reich hired as offensive coordinator to stabilize an offense that cycled through three starters last season.
A 3-14 finish drove the reset: the Jets lost their final five games by at least 23 points, failed to get 10 touchdown passes from any quarterback and went the entire season without an interception.
Aaron Glenn also reshaped the roster around Breece Hall’s 1,065-yard rushing season, adding rookie No. 2 pick David Bailey, linebacker Demario Davis and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick while moving on from Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor.
The rebuild still looks limited by weak trenches—PFF ranks the offensive line 21st and the defensive line 29th—leaving expectations centered on modest improvement rather than a jump into AFC East contention.