New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith has officially cleared concussion protocol following a significant hit during Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills.
The veteran signal-caller was evaluated for a potential head injury after being struck high and low just before halftime, according to reports from Yahoo Sports.
Video footage captured the moment Smith was sent crashing to the turf, where he remained for an extended period before eventually walking to the sideline.
Social media users noted the intensity of the collision, with one observer describing the sequence as “Geno smith sandwiched” in a post shared shortly after the play.
The Jets were trailing the Bills 10-6 early in the third quarter when the team confirmed the status of their starting quarterback.
Following the hit, the team turned to rookie Cade Klubnik to lead the offense.
Klubnik, who was selected by the organization in the fourth round of last spring’s draft, remained in the game as the second half commenced.
The sequence of events leading to the medical evaluation was documented by various observers, including Arye Pulli, who shared footage of the quarterback on the field.
New York managed to kick a field goal on the drive immediately following the injury to narrow the gap before the halftime break.
The game against Buffalo has remained a closely contested matchup throughout the afternoon.
The team has not provided further details regarding whether Smith will return to the field for the remainder of the contest.
This situation remains a developing story for the Jets as they look to pull off an upset against their division rivals.
The medical staff continues to monitor the situation closely to ensure player safety remains the primary focus.
Further updates regarding the team roster and game performance are expected as the second half progresses.