New York Jets Bring Back Geno Smith
The New York Jets are giving Geno Smith another shot. After a mixed experience with the team from 2013 to 2016, general manager Darren Mousey has welcomed the 12-year NFL veteran back for the current season.
At 35 years old, Smith expressed his determination on March 12, saying, “I still have a lot of physical strength left to play in this match, so I want to keep working hard to make the most of it. I believe the Jets are getting a better player than they had in Seattle. In fact, I know that.”
He returns to a Jets team that faced challenges last season.
With Aaron Glenn as head coach, they ended the previous year with a disappointing record of 3-14. The roster saw trades of stars like Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, along with the release of Allen Lazard, adding to the team’s struggles.
Fortunately, Mousey has been active during the offseason.
He secured elite edge rusher David Bailey with the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft, as well as selecting tight end Kenyon Sadiq and cornerback D’Angelo Pons. The team also signed prominent players like safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, defensive end Joseph Ossai, nose tackle David Onyemata, and cornerback Nashon Wright, who led the league in interceptions last year.
Excitingly, fan favorites like Garrett Wilson, Olu Fashanu, and Breece Hall are all set to return.
Now that the 2026 schedule is out, the Jets have clarity on their opponents with the new roster.
Some notable home games at MetLife Stadium include matchups against the Green Bay Packers led by Jordan Love on September 20, the Buffalo Bills with Josh Allen on November 15, the Denver Broncos featuring Bo Nix on December 13, and the New England Patriots with Drake Maye on December 27.
They will also face Smith’s former team, the Las Vegas Raiders, on Sunday, November 1.
If you’re interested in catching Smith, Bailey, Pons, Wilson, Fitzpatrick, and the rest of the Jets in action, tickets for all eight 2026 home games at MetLife Stadium are currently available.
Upcoming New York Jets Home Game Schedule for 2026
Here’s a quick rundown of the Jets’ home games, complete with dates and opponents.
New York Jets Away Game Schedule for 2026
If you’re thinking about traveling to see the Jets this year, here’s their away game plan:
- Jets vs. Titans – Sunday, September 13 at Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee
- Jets vs. Lions – Sunday, September 27 at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
- Jets vs. Bears – Sunday, October 4 at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
- Jets vs. Patriots – Sunday, October 18 at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Jets vs. Chiefs – Sunday, November 8 at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Jets vs. Chargers – Sunday, November 22 at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
- Jets vs. Dolphins – Sunday, November 29 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
- Jets vs. Cardinals – Sunday, December 20 at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
- Jets vs. Bills – Date and location TBD
How to Watch Jets Games
You can catch the Jets live at home through various channels. Glenn’s team will be featured on ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, and the NFL Network on select dates, with most AFC games on CBS. For special events, “Sunday Night Football” airs on NBC and Peacock, “Monday Night Football” is on ESPN, and “Thursday Night Football” streams on Amazon Prime Video.
Exciting Concerts in New York and New Jersey in 2026
Big music events are also on the horizon in New York and New Jersey as summer unfolds. Here are a few concerts to look forward to:
- Don Tolliver – June 1
- Bon Jovi – July dates
- Weird Al – July 11-12
- RUSH – Late July to early August
- Iron Maiden – September 5-6
For more music happenings, there’s a list of major concert tours to explore this year.
