The team has named Geno Smith as their starting quarterback for the upcoming season, marking a significant move in their post-Derek Carr era. Smith arrives via a trade with the Seattle Seahawks, with the Raiders sending a third-round pick in return. The 33-year-old veteran has already inked a two-year, $85.5 million contract extension, solidifying his place at the helm.
Throughout the offseason, much of the buzz centered on Colorado star quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who was often linked to the Raiders as a potential draft pick. However, those rumors have cooled considerably. Not due to a lack of talent, but because the Raiders are now focused on securing a backup — a role Sanders is reportedly not interested in taking.
In a twist that adds fuel to the NFL draft fire, sources suggest that Tom Brady — part-owner of the Raiders and a key voice in their decision-making — has shifted his attention to Quinn Ewers. The Texas QB has impressed scouts and reportedly caught Brady’s eye, raising speculation that Ewers could be the Raiders’ choice in the upcoming draft.
With Geno Smith locked in and Shedeur Sanders likely headed elsewhere, all signs point to a new era in Vegas — and a new direction for the franchise.
