The Seattle Seahawks have decided to end the Geno Smith era in a stunning turn of events.
According to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Seahawks are trading Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a third-round pick. The move reunites Smith with new Raiders head coach Pete Carroll, who coached the former in Emerald City for five seasons (2019 to 2023).
The 2022 Comeback Player of the Year has one season remaining on the three-year, $75 million contract extension he signed in 2023. Smith took over as Seattle’s starting quarterback following the blockbuster Russell Wilson trade with the Denver Broncos in 2022.
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— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 7, 2025
The #Seahawks are trading QB Geno Smith to the #Raiders, reuniting him with his coach Pete Carroll, per The Insiders, as Seattle hits reset.
It’s a third-round pick going to Seattle. And a new QB for Las Vegas. pic.twitter.com/DTcW0cbtz6
Smith joins a Raiders team that released Gardner Minshew II a year after signing him to a two-year deal in free agency. Aidan O’Connell, Desmond Ridder and Carter Bradley are the other three QBs on the Raiders’ depth chart, though one or two of them are likely to be traded or waived soon.
The Raiders have undergone significant changes since a disastrous 2024 season, hiring Carroll to replace head coach Antonio Pierce and John Spytek to take over the GM chair for Tom Telesco. Legendary quarterback Tom Brady is also a minority owner now after having his bid approved by league owners in the fall.
Geno Smith Kept Seahawks Afloat In Post-Russell Wilson Era
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Smith went from a bust with the New York Jets to a journeyman backup to a quality starter in Seattle following Wilson’s departure. Smith led the ‘Hawks to three straight winning seasons in his tenure as the starter.
He may be gone now, but the Seahawks have several young cornerstones on both sides of the ball to continue building around in the post-Smith era. His tenure in Seattle should be remembered fondly, considering how low expectations were when he replaced Wilson.
