Jets starting quarterback Geno Smith made his preseason debut Friday night against Pittsburgh, taking the field for one drive that ended with a touchdown pass. Smith completed every pass attempt on the series, per multiple outlets.
ESPN noted that Smith's left ankle appeared fully healthy during the brief appearance, suggesting the Jets may have limited his snaps as a precaution. Yahoo Sports reported that Smith had missed his previous preseason start due to injury and had shown inconsistent practice performance in recent weeks before Friday's game.
The Jets defeated the Steelers 17-0, with their starters performing well in the first half, per Yahoo Sports. One outlet characterized Smith's performance as "silencing critics" of his QB1 status following the team's recent uncertainty at the position.