Geno Smith gets $75 million contract extension after Raiders trade

Geno Smith gets $75 million contract extension after Raiders trade

The Raiders are entrusting Geno Smith to turn the franchise’s fortunes.

Less than a month after acquiring him from the Seahawks and reuniting him with Pete Carroll, the Raiders have agreed to a deal with Smith on a two-year, $75 million contract extension that includes $66.5 million guaranteed and can reach $85.5 million based on incentives, according to multiple reports.

The deal gives some added security for the 34-year-old, who was entering the final year of the three-year, $75 million contract he previously signed with Seattle.

Geno Smith (r.) and Pete Carroll (l.)
Geno Smith (r.) and Pete Carroll (l.) Getty Images

The former Jets draft bust got a chance to be a full-time starter again with the Seahawks in 2022, nine years after the Jets took him in the second round, and he completely changed the course of his career, throwing for 4,282 yards, 30 touchdowns and 11 interceptions that season to earn his first Pro Bowl nod.

He followed that up by throwing for 3,624 yards, 20 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 15 games in 2023 before recording 4,320 yards, 21 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 17 games this past season.

Smith went 28-24 as Seattle’s starter.

The Seahawks opted to sign another Jets draft pick who later turned his career around, Sam Darnold, to a three-year, $100.5 million contract in March after he led the Vikings to a 14-3 season in 2024.

Geno Smith
Geno Smith Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Raiders traded a third-round pick in this year’s NFL draft for Smith after toiling through a 4-13 season with Gardner Minshew and Aidan O’Connell at quarterback.

Las Vegas fired Antonio Pierce after his first full season as the team’s head coach and replaced him with the 73-year-old Carroll, who will try to make one last run at a second Super Bowl with a familiar face under center.

Related Posts

NFL rookie eyes up .5million Las Vegas mansion… before even playing his first game

NFL rookie eyes up $12.5million Las Vegas mansion… before even playing his first game

NFL rookie Ashton Jeanty may not have suited up for the Las Vegas Raiders yet but that hasn’t stopped him from shopping for a stunning property in…

NFL linebacker Anthony Barr retires after 10 seasons

NFL linebacker Anthony Barr retires after 10 seasons

Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr has announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons.  Barr, 33, was drafted by the Vikings with the ninth overall pick…

Buffalo Bills sign Super Bowl-winning defensive end

Buffalo Bills sign Super Bowl-winning defensive end

The Buffalo Bills have signed veteran star Justin Hollins to a one-year deal.  The 29-year-old was most recently part of the Washington Commanders practice squad but was released…

Tom Brady challenged in the broadcast booth as one of his biggest rivals takes lead role for first Chiefs game

Tom Brady challenged in the broadcast booth as one of his biggest rivals takes lead role for first Chiefs game

A former rival of Tom Brady’s has been tapped to call YouTube’s first exclusive NFL game. The company will broadcast the season opener between the Chiefs and…

Browns sign Tyler Huntley to add fifth arm to QB battle

Browns sign Tyler Huntley to add fifth arm to QB battle

The Browns have added another quarterback to the mix. Cleveland is already home to a quarterback battle between a whopping four players — Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett,…

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris slammed to the ground by his own player in brutal hit

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris slammed to the ground by his own player in brutal hit

Raheem Morris tried to guard Falcons wide receiver Drake London at practice on Monday – and it didn’t go too well for the Atlanta head coach. Morris,…