Overview
- Smith returned to practice after missing the 31-0 loss to the Eagles with shoulder and back injuries and did not say whether he will face the Texans on Sunday.
- In 13 starts for Las Vegas, he has 2,648 passing yards with 16 touchdowns and 14 interceptions, ranking near the bottom of the league in passer rating and QBR.
- The Raiders acquired Smith in an offseason trade and signed him to a two-year extension, raising expectations under new coach Pete Carroll.
- If released in the offseason, Smith would carry an $18.5 million dead cap charge, with scheduled cap hits of $26.5 million in 2026 and $39.5 million in 2027, and no guaranteed money after 2026.
- Las Vegas is 2-12 with eight straight losses, fueling public criticism of Smith’s optimism and renewed questions about the team’s quarterback and coaching plans.