Overview
- - The Raiders finished 3-14 and secured the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, positioning the franchise to select a quarterback.
- - General manager John Spytek declined to commit to Geno Smith's future, with $18.5 million guaranteed for 2026 and roughly $8 million in savings if he is cut.
- - Smith initially scrubbed Raiders content from Instagram after Carroll was fired, then posted a reflective slideshow saying he was grateful for the lessons and looking ahead.
- - ESPN reporting detailed complaints of nepotism and offensive-line dysfunction under Brennan Carroll, with linemen holding meetings without coaches as the offense ranked last in points and Smith led the league with 17 interceptions and was tied for most sacks taken.
- - The coaching search is expected to emphasize offensive candidates to groom a rookie passer, with reported interview requests for Klint Kubiak, Matt Nagy, Vance Joseph and Davis Webb.