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Geno Undergoes Surgery

Geno Smith received a 2nd opinion on his broken jaw which he suffered during IK-Gate. After receiving the 2nd opinion, Geno underwent surgery on Thursday. Seth Walder from the NY Daily News provides this update:

Geno Smith had jaw surgery Thursday, two days after the QB was clocked in the face by IK Enemkpali, the Daily News first reported. The Jets QB was expected to remain in the hospital overnight. Smith had plates and screws inserted and did not have his jaw wired shut.

Todd Bowles originally indicated that the timeline for Geno’s return was in the 6 to 10 week range.