Jets Were Approached by Vikings For Geno Smith Trade

As the NFL trade deadline comes to a close today, the New York Jets have been rumored to be an active team as sellers.

But so far, the Jets haven't done many deals, with the team shooting down multiple inquiries about key players. New York believes that they can turn the year around, or that the players that teams are interested in are part of the future.

Over the last week or so, rumors started swirling around the Jets that quarterback Geno Smith could be traded. New York seemed to push back on that, but interested teams were still calling about him.

And it seems that this morning, the Minnesota Vikings inquired about Smith before they made a trade for Cousins. Minnesota called the Jets about Smith, but New York turned down any deal for the veteran.

The Jets believe that Smith was too important to the team and the development of the guys to trade. Smith has been a vocal leader in the New York locker room this season, and it seems that the Jets didn't want to give that up, even in a tough year.

With the Jets turning down trade offers for Smith, it begs the question about what the future holds for him in New York. Smith is currently on a one-year contract, and if he doesn't return to the team next year, there will be questions to answer.

But New York seems to be taking a future approach with the team, and Smith's leadership could help down the stretch. While the year hasn't gone to plan for the Jets, this group can still build some momentum heading into 2027.

The Jets are currently on a four-game losing streak, following a blowout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last week. New York holds a record of 2-7 on the season, with the team going in a tough direction as the year moves forward.

Smith has put together a decent year for the team, throwing for 2,078 yards with 12 touchdowns and three interceptions. But the offense, as a whole, has been fairly inconsistent throughout the season.

New York sees Smith as the starter for the remainder of the year, and the veteran signal-caller will be tasked with trying to get this team back on track following the trade deadline. Smith has the talent to help the Jets win some games, and for the most part, New York has been competitive this season, despite the lack of wins.