New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith appeared to sustain an injury late in the first half of Sunday’s clash against the Buffalo Bills.
The incident took place in the closing seconds of the half when Smith was hit in the midsection while attempting a pass on third down.
With 25 seconds left in the second quarter, Smith was caught between defenders Terrel Bernard and TJ Parker while attempting to convert a third-and-9. The quarterback stayed on the field for several moments as medical staff rushed to check on him.
After receiving attention on the field, Smith was escorted to the medical tent for a concussion evaluation.
Rookie Cade Klubnik took over under center temporarily when the second half began. However, Smith subsequently cleared the concussion protocol and returned to the game.
His comeback did not last long, as he headed back to the medical tent during the closing minutes of the third quarter before eventually making his way to the locker room.
The Jets later announced that the 36-year-old was questionable to return for the remainder of the fourth quarter due to an ankle injury.
“Geno Smith is questionable to return with an ankle injury,” the Jets tweeted on X.