Las Vegas finds a new quarterback answer
Las Vegas can sleep peacefully for the time being, they have found the answer to the quarterback problem. Seahawks' Geno Smith will wear the Las Vegas Raiders jerseys and reunite with Pete Carroll. According to multiple media reports, this is in exchange for the Seattle Seahawks' third-round draft pick in 2025.
According to reports, the Seahawks had previously discussed a contract extension with Smith. Smith's current salary is $25 million, and he hopes to increase his annual salary to between $40 million and $45 million. This is far from the expectations of the Seattle Seahawks, whose salary threshold for players is $35 million. In the end, the Seahawks chose to trade him.
Smith, wearing the No. 7 nfl jersey, has been the starting quarterback of the Seahawks for the past three seasons. In 2024, his passing yards reached 4,320, setting a career high. However, Smith is about to turn 35, and the Raiders cannot expect him to play more outstanding performances. They still need to find a younger quarterback.