Former New York Jets and New York Giants quarterback Geno Smith has reached an agreement on a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Smith signed a one-year deal with the Giants before last season that netted him less than $2 million to serve as the backup to Eli Manning. He made one start and performed admirably in a Week 13 loss to the Oakland Raiders, throwing for 212 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions (but two lost fumbles). He went back to the bench when Manning was reinserted as the starter after coach Ben McAdoo and general manager Jerry Reese were fired.
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Smith, 27, was originally a second-round pick by the Jets in the 2013 draft. His four rocky seasons with the Jets -- two as the full-time starter -- were best remembered for his broken jaw, which he suffered after being punched by then-teammate IK Enemkpali in the locker room.
At the time, Smith said he had other offers, including the potential to compete for a starting job, but he thought the opportunity to play for the Giants -- and behind Manning -- would be a valuable learning experience.
Smith has started 31 games and thrown 29 touchdown passes and 36 interceptions in five seasons. He has started just two games the past three seasons.
ESPN's Jordan Raanan contributed to this report.
Smith signed a one-year deal with the Giants before last season that netted him less than $2 million to serve as the backup to Eli Manning. He made one start and performed admirably in a Week 13 loss to the Oakland Raiders, throwing for 212 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions (but two lost fumbles). He went back to the bench when Manning was reinserted as the starter after coach Ben McAdoo and general manager Jerry Reese were fired.
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[h=2]Chargers challenge Cardale Jones, add competition to QB room with Geno Smith signing[/h]Los Angeles has put the former Ohio State QB on notice that he will have competition for the No. 2 quarterback job during training camp.
Smith, 27, was originally a second-round pick by the Jets in the 2013 draft. His four rocky seasons with the Jets -- two as the full-time starter -- were best remembered for his broken jaw, which he suffered after being punched by then-teammate IK Enemkpali in the locker room.
At the time, Smith said he had other offers, including the potential to compete for a starting job, but he thought the opportunity to play for the Giants -- and behind Manning -- would be a valuable learning experience.
Smith has started 31 games and thrown 29 touchdown passes and 36 interceptions in five seasons. He has started just two games the past three seasons.
ESPN's Jordan Raanan contributed to this report.
