Geno Smith Injury Update: Jets QB Suffered Torn ACL vs. Ravens

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New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will miss the rest of the 2016 season after tearing his ACL, Jets head coach Todd Bowles told reporters Monday.

Bowles confirmed a report from NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport earlier in the day, adding that Ryan Fitzpatrick will start in Smith’s absence against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Smith will visit Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion Tuesday.

“It sucks,” wide receiver Brandon Marshall told reporters after the news. “It sucks for Geno, and it sucks for our team.”

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The injury could signal the end of Smith’s time in New York. The 26-year-old is in the final year of his deal, and the Jets are unlikely to sign him after what have been four disappointing seasons.

The team selected Smith …

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