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Raiders Finalize Two-Year, $75M Extension with Geno Smith After Trade

The Las Vegas Raiders secure Geno Smith as their starting quarterback with a lucrative deal following his trade from the Seattle Seahawks.

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Dec 26, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) warms up before a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Geno Smith has signed a two-year, $75 million extension with the Las Vegas Raiders, with incentives potentially raising the total to $85.5 million.
  • The contract includes $65.5–$66.5 million in guaranteed money, solidifying the Raiders' investment in Smith as their franchise quarterback.
  • Smith was acquired from the Seattle Seahawks in March 2025 in exchange for a 2025 third-round draft pick after contract negotiations with Seattle fell through.
  • The 34-year-old quarterback is coming off a career-best 2024 season, where he threw for 4,320 yards, 21 touchdowns, and completed 70.4% of his passes.
  • The Seahawks have moved forward with Sam Darnold as their new quarterback, signaling a shift in their long-term roster strategy.