Quarterback Geno Smith is returning to the New York Jets, the team that drafted him in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. This marks Smith's first time commuting to the team's facility in nearly a decade. Simultaneously, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is rejoining the New York Giants, whom he last played for eight years ago.
On paper, these improbable reunions appear to align with the available options for both teams. However, the likelihood of either player's second tenure being deemed a success remains a significant question. Smith's initial four seasons with the Jets saw him amass a 12-18 record as a starting quarterback, throwing 28 touchdowns against 36 interceptions. His time with the team is also remembered for a 2015 incident where teammate IK Enemkpali broke Smith's jaw in a locker room altercation stemming from a $600 debt.