Geno Smith being evaluated for concussion, replaced by Cade Clubnik vs. Bills
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) after being hit by Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (8) during the New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills football game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, Sunday, November 15, 2026 Credit: Ed Murray
Geno Smith took a hard hit just before halftime of the Jets’ game against the Bills on Sunday and was not on the field to start the second half.
Rookie Cade Klubnik made his NFL debut, starting the second half in place of Smith, who was being evaluated for a concussion.
The Jets were driving in the closing seconds of the second quarter. Smith was scrambling on third down and was hit high by Terrel Bernard and low by TJ Parker. Smith stayed on the turf for a little while before walking off on his own.
Klubnik led a scoring drive on his first NFL series as Jason Sanders kicked a 22-yard field goal.
Smith cleared concussion protocol and returned to the game on the Jets' next possession.
Al Iannazzone covers the Jets for Newsday after spending nearly two decades on the NBA beat with Knicks and Nets.
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