The Las Vegas Raiders have acquired quarterback Geno Smith from the Seattle Seahawks in a trade that sees the Raiders giving up a 2025 third-round pick. Smith, who has one year left on his contract worth $31 million, will be fully paid by the Raiders. This move ends Smith’s six-year tenure with the Seahawks, where he was a two-time Pro Bowl selection. In 2024, Smith completed 70.4% of his passes, throwing for 4,320 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. Despite his impressive stats, the Seahawks did not make the playoffs. Smith’s performance included leading the league with four red-zone interceptions and tying for the most game-winning drives over the past two seasons. The Seahawks will save $31 million in cash and cap space but will take on $13.5 million in dead money. The trade comes amidst the Seahawks’ efforts to extend Smith’s contract, which stalled, leading to the Raiders’ interest. The Raiders, under new coach Pete Carroll, aim to win immediately, and Smith is expected to be their seventh starting quarterback since moving on from Derek Carr.
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