NFL Notes: Geno Smith, Broncos, Colts, & Seahawks

Geno Smith

• Jets GM Mike Maccagnan told reporters that while placing QB Geno Smith on short-term injured reserve is a “possibility,” it “would not be likely.” (Manish Mehta)
• Maccagnan indicated that they still expect Smith to miss the first four games of the season after he underwent surgery to repair his broken jaw. (Manish Mehta)
• Maccagnan also indicated that they’ll be adding a veteran quarterback at some point this summer, with free agent and trade options among the possibilities. (Manish Mehta)

Broncos

Broncos HC Gary Kubiak told reporters that Peyton Manning will play in their second preseason game against the Texans.

“He’s going to play. …I’ll say he’s going to play quite a bit,” Kubiak said, via ESPN.com. “I’d like our 1s to play quite a bit. Is that a quarter? A quarter and a half? Is that a half? I don’t know, I’ll see how the game goes, but I want them to get a bunch of snaps under their belt. We have some guys that have not been working together who need to work together. …Expect him to play quite a bit.”

Colts

• Colts GM Ryan Grigson acknowledged that they been in active contract negotiations with LT Anthony Castonzo. (Mike Wells)

Seahawks

• Seahawks S Earl Thomas said he’s unsure if he’ll play in the team’s Week 1 opener, but he’s “happy they’ve taken the handcuffs off me and let me kinda do my job.” (Liz Mathews)