Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell is preparing for his second full season with the New York Jets amid continued changes at the quarterback position. After appearing in just eight games during the 2025 season, Mitchell is set to work with his fourth starting quarterback since joining the Jets, teaming up this fall with Geno Smith. This marks the latest in a series of quarterback changes that have challenged Mitchell’s ability to build on-field chemistry since his college days and during his initial professional stint with the Indianapolis Colts.

Mitchell, who was acquired by the Jets in a midseason trade last year, recorded 24 receptions for 301 yards and two touchdowns in limited action. Despite the frequent quarterback turnover, the 23-year-old wideout expressed enthusiasm about the challenge, noting that he has embraced working with Smith. Over the offseason, Mitchell and second-year tight end Mason Taylor spent about a week training with Smith in Florida, aiming to deepen their understanding of the veteran quarterback’s approach to the game.

Following those sessions, Mitchell said he began to grasp Smith’s thought process and field vision, while Smith gained insight into Mitchell’s playing style. “Anytime you can get on the same page with the quarterback it will always be great,” Mitchell said during Jets training camp on Tuesday.

The Jets’ offensive dynamics are also shifting under new coordinator Frank Reich, hired after his head coaching tenure with the Indianapolis Colts from 2018 to 2022. Mitchell, who previously played for the Colts, has received positive feedback about Reich from former teammates, including Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. “The first thing [Pittman] told me was ‘You’re gonna like him,’” Mitchell shared. He praised Reich’s strategic approach and noted the freedom given to wide receivers to create their own routes within the offense.

Running back Breece Hall echoed Mitchell’s sentiments, highlighting Reich’s philosophy of allowing players to react instinctively and personalize their roles on the field. This approach could benefit the Jets’ offense, which features a deep group of playmakers including three-time 1,000-yard receiver Garrett Wilson, returning from a right knee injury, and rookie wideout Omar Cooper Jr., a recent national champion at Indiana. Additional depth is provided by veterans Tim Patrick and Isaiah Williams.

For Mitchell, the combination of fresh offensive leadership, strong surrounding talent, and growing rapport with Geno Smith may provide the stability needed to establish himself in the league after being selected 52nd overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. As training camp progresses, the Jets hope this evolving offense can deliver more consistency and success in the upcoming season.