Raiders, Geno Smith and Chiefs
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Las Vegas was blown out by the Chiefs in Week 7 in a 31-0 loss. Things got so bad that Kansas City took quarterback Patrick Mahomes out of the game late in the third quarter after a dominant performance. Smith also didn't finish the game, but for a completely different reason. The Raiders benched him in favor of Kenny Pickett late in the contest.
The Raiders turned to Kenny Pickett over Geno Smith late in their blowout loss Sunday. It is time to make that permanent.
Quarterback Geno Smith addresses the media following the Raiders' Week 7 matchup against the Chiefs. Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly on the wide receiver room, defensive tackle Chris Jones, preparing for Week 7 against the Chiefs and more.
Despite Smith being under contract through the 2027 season, the Raiders are one team that could select a quarterback in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. In a mock draft done by ESPN NFL draft analyst Jordan Reid, he predicts the Raiders will select South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers with the No. 9 pick.
After getting demolished by the Chiefs, Raiders quarterback had just one request for both himself and the entire team.
The Las Vegas Raiders have been named a top trade partner for Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson as a replacement for Geno Smith.
The Las Vegas Raiders have the talent. Now, they must find a way to lose it. Smith's Guidance Geno Smith has been in the National Football League for over a de
The Raiders have a Week 8 bye following Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, which means Week 9 could be a natural return target date. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Sunday that Las Vegas will "want to be smart with him" and could look to bring him back after the bye.