Geno Smith is being evaluated for a concussion after this brutal hit vs. the Bills
Update: The New York Jets have confirmed that Geno Smith has cleared concussion protocol.
Sunday’s game between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills has been surprisingly close, with the Bills holding a 10-6 lead early in the third quarter.
But if the Jets are to pull off the upset, they might have to do it without starting quarterback Geno Smith.
The veteran quarterback was rocked with a hard hit right before halftime, and is being evaluated for a concussion. New York has turned to rookie Cade Klubnik, drafted in the fourth round last spring, in his place.
Here is the play that sent Smith to the sidelines:
You can see Smith get hit both high and low on this play, before he is sent crashing to the turf. Smith stayed down for an extended period before he returned to the sideline.
Here is another look at the hit:
New York kicked a field goal on the next play to send the game to the halftime break at 10-6.
Klubnik was in the game for the Jets when the second half began.
Note: This is a developing story and will be updated.