Overview
- Smith’s right shoulder locked up after a Week 14 hit, early tests were not deemed serious, and his availability for the Eagles remains undecided.
- Kenny Pickett entered in relief and went 8-of-11 for 97 yards and a touchdown, and he will take first-team practice reps on Wednesday.
- Carroll praised Pickett’s mobility and readiness but reiterated his intention to start Smith if the veteran is cleared.
- Las Vegas dropped to 2-11 and is currently positioned at No. 2 in the projected 2026 draft order.
- Reports link the Raiders to Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza as a potential draft target, while former Raiders such as Eric Allen and Lincoln Kennedy publicly pushed for Pickett to start.