New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith did not participate in the team's preseason opening game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday night. The decision to keep Smith on the sidelines followed an ankle injury he sustained during practice on Wednesday.

Following the game, the organization provided an update on his condition, characterizing his status as day-to-day. While the injury prevented his participation in this specific matchup, the team has not indicated that the issue is long-term. No further details regarding the severity of the sprain or a specific timeline for his return to full practice participation have been released by the Jets' coaching staff at this time.