After being held out of the Jets' preseason opener, quarterback Geno Smith is still battling through his ankle injury.

Geno Smith remains day-to-day before the Jets face Pittsburgh, leaving Cade Klubnik and other backups key preseason opportunities.

The Jets could determine that Klubnik isn't ready to be the No. 2 QB and turn to a veteran either by trade, free agency, or a waiver claim after roster cutdowns. But if they do make such a decision, it needs to come soon, as they can't drag this QB2 decision out much longer with roster cutdowns not too far away.

The New York Jets were recently pushed to add a veteran quarterback to the bullpen after starter Geno Smith suffered a surprise injury.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Geno Smith was supposed to play in the New York Jets’ preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, the quarterback suffered an ankle injury during a joint practice against Tampa Bay two days earlier. After experiencing “some swelling” in his lower left leg, Smith sat out of the contest.

Jets rookie QB Cade Klubnik is making a strong impression as Geno Smith deals with an ankle injury ahead of Friday's preseason game.

How does it appear Jets QB Geno Smith is feeling after he did not play against the Buccaneers in his team's preseason opener?

Addressing whether the Jets have a QB controversy on their hands as Cade Klubnik continues to impress while Geno Smith runs into a speedbump or two.