Geno Smith exited the New York Jets’ 31‑12 loss to the Buffalo Bills after a series of injuries that left the quarterback sidelined for good. The sequence began when a hard hit in the second quarter knocked Smith to the turf, prompting concussion protocol and a brief absence.
Injury Timeline
Late in the second quarter, Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard struck Smith as he released a pass, while a low hit from another defender forced him to land on his back and head.
Medical staff placed Smith in concussion protocol after replay confirmed his head hitting the turf, and rookie Cade Klubnik entered the game to replace him.
Smith cleared protocol and returned for a brief cameo in the second half, but an ankle injury forced him out again after one possession.
Smith finished 13‑of‑21 for 148 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.
Klubnik, the fourth‑round Clemson pick, went 11‑of‑20 for zero touchdowns and one interception.
The defeat dropped the Jets to 2‑8, marking their fifth consecutive loss.
Coaches will monitor Smith’s recovery as he prepares for the next contest.
