Raiders releasing Geno Smith after one woeful season
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to release quarterback Geno Smith ahead of the new league year, barring a trade, according to ESPN.
- Smith, 35, joined the Raiders last offseason via trade from the Seahawks and signed a two-year, $75 million extension with $66.5 million guaranteed.
- Smith struggled in Las Vegas, throwing 19 touchdowns against 17 interceptions in 15 games during a 3-14 season, leading to the firing of coach Pete Carroll.
- Releasing Smith will free up $8 million in cap space for the Raiders, though they will incur a $18.5 million dead cap hit; the team is actively seeking trade options.
- Smith, originally a 2013 second
