Jeff Smith WR FA Sun 1/2/22 10:51 PM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Smith caught one of four targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 28-24 loss to Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Smith tied a season high with four targets but didn't make much of his opportunities. He could see an increased role once again in Week 18 against the Bills given the Jets' dearth of healthy pass-catchers, but Smith's unlikely to make a significant impact on the stat sheet.
Jeff Smith WR FA Sun 12/26/21 7:36 PM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Smith (undisclosed) didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 26-21 win over Jacksonville.
EDGE Analysis
Smith returned from the reserve/COVID-19 list following a two-week absence, but he remains an afterthought in the low-octane Jets passing attack. While he's a valuable contributor on special teams, Smith rarely sees the field on offense.
Jeff Smith WR FA Fri 12/24/21 12:11 PM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Smith (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been in the health and safety protocols the past two weeks but has now been reinstated to the active roster. The 24-year-old has seen most of his action on special teams this season and should return to that role now that he's healthy.
Jeff Smith WR FA Fri 12/10/21 9:22 PM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Smith was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear whether Smith tested positive or was a close contact, but the overwhelming likelihood is that he will now be out Sunday against the Saints. His likely absence will leave the Jets very thin at wide receiver, as they are already without Corey Davis (groin), and Elijah Moore (quadriceps) is questionable after having failed to practice all week.
Jeff Smith WR FA Fri 11/5/21 11:16 AM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Smith caught three of four targets for 40 yards in Thursday's 45-30 loss to the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
Smith caught multiple passes in a game for the first time since Week 8 of last season. His uptick in production can likely be attributed to third-string quarterback Josh Johnson being pressed into duty after Mike White injured his forearm in the first quarter. Johnson's reps in practice have come predominantly with receivers buried deep down the depth chart, so he and Smith have been able to build a rapport.
Jeff Smith WR FA Mon 11/1/21 2:40 PM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Smith caught his lone target for 10 yards and rushed once for minus-1 yard in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Bengals.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was a healthy scratch in Week 7 but returned to the game-day roster with Corey Davis (hip) unavailable. When he plays, Smith's role is limited primarily to special teams.
Jeff Smith WR FA Sun 10/24/21 12:02 PM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Smith will be a healthy scratch for the Jets on Sunday against the Patriots.
EDGE Analysis
Smith missed Weeks 4 and 5 with a concussion, then returned to practice Oct. 20 after the Jets' bye week. Despite being cleared to play, the Jets will look elsewhere for offense against New England. Although active Weeks 1 through 3, Smith logged limited snaps to the tune of four targets, two receptions and 48 yards. Smith will hope to crack the game-day roster Week 8 against the Bengals.
Jeff Smith WR FA Wed 10/20/21 9:15 PM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Smith (concussion) returned to a full practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been in concussion protocol since Week 4, and he's missed two games a result. However, he apparently made enough progress during the team's bye week to pass the required medical steps. In three games, Smith has recorded two receptions for 48 yards on the season.
Jeff Smith WR FA Thu 10/7/21 10:30 PM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Smith (concussion) was ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Falcons, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will miss his second consecutive game due to a concussion, which he originally suffered in a car accident on the way to the Jets' practice facility. Prior to the injury, Smith had recorded two receptions on four targets for 48 yards across three contests.
Jeff Smith WR FA Wed 10/6/21 12:46 PM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday that Smith remains in the concussion protocol, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was held out of the Jets' Week 4 win over the Titans due to a concussion, and his status is still in question ahead of Sunday's matchup against Atlanta. Even if the 24-year-old is cleared to return in Week 5, he's unlikely to play a significant role.