The Las Vegas Raiders are committing heavily to quarterback Geno Smith because this lucrative contract has been anything but conventional. After being written off as a draft bust by the New York Jets, he rejuvenated his career in Seattle, earning consecutive Pro Bowl invitations. His 2022 season was a breakout, where he passed for 4,282 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, demonstrating he could quarterback an NFL offense.
Raiders show full confidence in Geno Smith with multi-year extension, ensuring stability at quarterback after years of inconsistency
Just under a month after signing him off the Seattle Seahawks , the club has inked Smith to a two-year, $75 million extension that contains $66.5 million of guaranteed money as well as incentives that could drive the deal up to $85.5 million. The contract keeps Smith with the Las Vegas team through 2027 and makes him the team's permanent starting quarterback under head coach Pete Carroll.
The move signals the Raiders’ faith in Smith as their long-term solution after struggling through a disappointing 4-13 season with Gardner Minshew and Aidan O’Connell at the helm. With the team desperate for stability at the quarterback position, Smith’s experience and proven production offer much-needed leadership.
In the last three seasons, Smith has been in top form, fourth in the league in completion percentage and consistently making on-target throws. In 2024, he broke the Seahawks franchise record for passing yards (4,320) and completing 70.4% of his passes. Seattle, however, decided to let him go by signing Sam Darnold to a three-year, $100.5 million deal, clearing the way for Smith's trade to the Raiders.
How this extension impacts the Raiders’ future plans
With Smith committed for several seasons, the Raiders' strategy for the next NFL Draft might change. Projected to draft a quarterback, Las Vegas might now concentrate on building other positions, such as the offensive line or defense, to complement Smith's success.
The Raiders have been unable to stabilize the quarterback position over the past few years, but Smith brings new hope. With a solid resume and an experienced coaching staff behind him, he has everything he needs to make Las Vegas competitive once again.
But the AFC is deep with great quarterbacks, and Smith will need to demonstrate that he can hang with guys like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Joe Burrow. Although the extension ties his future to Las Vegas, the real test is only just starting—can he produce and get the Raiders back into the playoffs?
Only time will tell, but for now, the franchise is fully backing him as their leader.
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Raiders show full confidence in Geno Smith with multi-year extension, ensuring stability at quarterback after years of inconsistency
The #Raiders and QB Geno Smith have agreed to a 2-year, $85.5M extension with $66.5M in guarantees, per @Schultz_Report. Smith is now under contract for the next three seasons in Las Vegas. pic.twitter.com/P5tWj08rsY
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 3, 2025
Just under a month after signing him off the Seattle Seahawks , the club has inked Smith to a two-year, $75 million extension that contains $66.5 million of guaranteed money as well as incentives that could drive the deal up to $85.5 million. The contract keeps Smith with the Las Vegas team through 2027 and makes him the team's permanent starting quarterback under head coach Pete Carroll.
The move signals the Raiders’ faith in Smith as their long-term solution after struggling through a disappointing 4-13 season with Gardner Minshew and Aidan O’Connell at the helm. With the team desperate for stability at the quarterback position, Smith’s experience and proven production offer much-needed leadership.
In the last three seasons, Smith has been in top form, fourth in the league in completion percentage and consistently making on-target throws. In 2024, he broke the Seahawks franchise record for passing yards (4,320) and completing 70.4% of his passes. Seattle, however, decided to let him go by signing Sam Darnold to a three-year, $100.5 million deal, clearing the way for Smith's trade to the Raiders.
How this extension impacts the Raiders’ future plans
With Smith committed for several seasons, the Raiders' strategy for the next NFL Draft might change. Projected to draft a quarterback, Las Vegas might now concentrate on building other positions, such as the offensive line or defense, to complement Smith's success.
The Raiders have been unable to stabilize the quarterback position over the past few years, but Smith brings new hope. With a solid resume and an experienced coaching staff behind him, he has everything he needs to make Las Vegas competitive once again.
But the AFC is deep with great quarterbacks, and Smith will need to demonstrate that he can hang with guys like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Joe Burrow. Although the extension ties his future to Las Vegas, the real test is only just starting—can he produce and get the Raiders back into the playoffs?
Only time will tell, but for now, the franchise is fully backing him as their leader.
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