John Spytek: Geno Smith is under contract for next year, we'll make decisions going forward

Geno Smith had a challenging season with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025. After being traded from Seattle and reuniting with former head coach Pete Carroll, Smith struggled along with the rest of the Raiders' offense. Over 15 games, he threw for 3,025 yards, completing 67.4 percent of his passes with 19 touchdowns and a league-leading 17 interceptions. Smith was sacked 55 times, the most in the league. Despite these struggles, Raiders General Manager John Spytek confirmed that Smith remains under contract for 2026, following a two-year, $75 million extension signed after his trade. The Raiders hold the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft, presenting the opportunity to select Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza. If the Raiders choose to release Smith, they would save $8 million against the 2026 salary cap, though they would incur $18.5 million in dead money.