The Las Vegas Raiders are showing no hesitation when it comes to their belief in Geno Smith as their quarterback of the future.
After acquiring the 33-year-old from the Seattle Seahawks in March, both head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek have made it clear they want Smith to be more than just a one-year rental.
Smith enters the final season of his three-year, $75 million deal, but a new contract could soon be on the table. Carroll, who coached Smith in Seattle, expressed confidence that an extension will be worked out soon.
“We’re working on it. G’s excited to get going and get started. He’ll be here when we get rolling, but we are working on it,” Carroll said Monday, via The Athletic.
Smith’s reunion with Carroll signals stability
Smith‘s move to Las Vegas marks a return to familiar coaching, and Carroll‘s support-combined with Tom Brady‘s influence as a minority owner-suggests the franchise is committed to building around him.
Spytek, who orchestrated the trade by sending the 92nd pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to Seattle, spoke about the importance of making the right call at quarterback.
“We’re looking forward to having him and having him for not just this year, but for years to come. When we get everything where it needs to be, he’ll be around. I’m confident that’ll happen fairly soon,” Spytek said.
He also reflected on the weight of his first major personnel decision with the team.
“You don’t want to screw it up, but you want to do a really good trade value for the organization. Everything you give draft-wise, money-wise is one less thing that you can do here,” he added, via the Raiders’ official website.
Smith is coming off one of the most productive seasons of his career. In 2024, he completed over 70% of his passes for 4,320 yards, while tossing 21 touchdowns.
Though he threw 15 interceptions, his poise and experience under pressure have made him a valuable asset, particularly for a team undergoing an offensive transition.
The Raiders are also reshaping their offensive core with new weapons at wide receiver. This could further benefit Smith, who previously turned down a lucrative extension from Seattle, reportedly worth $40-45 million annually.
Las Vegas clearly believes he has more left in the tank-and with Carroll guiding the system and Brady backing the front office direction, Smith may be in the best position yet to solidify his NFL legacy.
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