This offseason, the New York Jets have been making sweeping changes to the roster. Their defensive additions have been abundant, and they've also not ignored the offensive side of the ball either.
Darrren Mougey and Aaron Glenn's biggest move on offense was the acquisition of Geno Smith to be their new starting quarterback this upcoming season. Instead of the Las Vegas Raiders cutting him, the Jets jump in and reunite with Smith almost 10 years later.
And according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Jets are actually giving Smith a raise as part of this trade. Smith is making $19.5 million in 2026, a $1 million boost for the 35-year-old QB as part of this trade to the Jets.
Jets give Geno Smith $1M raise amid Raider trade
"Final financials on the Geno Smith trade: Raiders pay $16.2 million bonus. Jets pay $3.3 million base salary. Smith makes $19.5 million -- $1M more than the guarantee he had remaining on his old deal," Pelissero reports.
Compared to his career earnings, this $1 million raise might not be a lot. But adding extra money, especially a full figure like $1 million, is still a significant boost for Smith.
Instead of Smith having $18.5 million in guarantees on his contract, he's now making an extra $1 million, which is a nice pay bump for Smith amid his transition to the Jets roster.
The two-time Pro Bowler and Comeback Player of the Year has turned his career around since he left the Jets and joined the Seattle Seahawks.
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While his 2025 season with the Raiders was rough, a 2-13 record with 19 touchdowns to 17 interceptions, Smith still is a solid starting option at quarterback.
With Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson, Mason Taylor, Adonai Mitchell, a rookie receiver, and a strong offensive line, Smith might be able to have a decent year in 2026.
But, if nothing else for Smith, as part of this trade to the Jets, returning to the team that drafted him in the second round back in 2013, he's getting an extra $1 million amid a small pay raise in this deal to the Jets.
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