Geno Smith: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 20

AFC Notes: Travis Kelce, Geno Smith, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders

Broncos TE Marcedes Lewis believes that no two players have the same path in the league and spoke on the brotherhood being shared by the current locker room he is a part of in Denver.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

Geno Smith’s Future With Raiders Revealed In Latest Report

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith has been perhaps the organization’s biggest disappointment in an underwhelming 2025 season. After reviving his career with the Seattle Seahawks, new head coach Pete Carroll sent a third-round pick to Seattle for the veteran’s services.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?

Geno Smith News / Field Level Media / December 19

Raiders QB Geno Smith back as starter vs. Texans

Quarterback Geno Smith will return to the starting lineup for the Las Vegas Raiders after a one-game absence, coach Pete Carroll said Friday. Smith missed last Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles due to shoulder and back injuries.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Geno Smith News / Pro Football Rumors / December 20

Las Vegas Raiders' Geno Smith expected to start for rest of season, Kenny Pickett heads back to the bench

A shoulder injury held Raiders quarterback Geno Smith out in Week 15, but he’s making a quick return. Head coach Pete Carroll announced that Smith will start against the Texans on Sunday (via Levi Edwards of Raiders.com).

Geno Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 18

Raiders Likely To Move On From Geno Smith After The Season?

Per Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Raiders QB Geno Smith is “likely approaching his final three games” with the team to end the season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / December 17

Hopeful Geno Smith gets real on state of the Raiders

It's not been an ideal season for quarterback Geno Smith, head coach Pete Carroll, and the Las Vegas Raiders.

Raiders source on Pete Carroll: 'It wasn't supposed to be this bad'

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts sends new message to critics following blowout win over Raiders

Insider identifies three potential trade suitors for Kyler Murray

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Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 17

Raiders’ Pete Carroll drops ‘good chance’ take on Geno Smith’s Week 16 status

The Las Vegas Raiders will be facing the Houston Texans this week, and there is a good chance that they get back one of their key players in the matchup.

Las Vegas Raiders News / FirstSportz / December 16

Stephen A. Smith Wants Tom Brady to Take Over Football Operations for Raiders After 2-12 Start

Tom Brady’s first year as the Las Vegas Raiders minority owner has been a complete disaster. With three games left to play in the regular season, the Raiders are 2-12 with the possibility of finishing with an even worse record.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 14

Pete Carroll defends Raiders after being shutout by Eagles

The Las Vegas Raiders are spiraling, drawing ever closer to locking up the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after an embarrassing 31-0 shutout at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

HC Ben Johnson has already turned Bears into budding NFC contender

Chiefs' Andy Reid has concerning comment on Patrick Mahomes' injury

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The 'NFL head coach all-time wins leaders' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / December 14

Raiders fans will get what they wished for against Eagles

After weeks of waiting, Raider Nation will finally get to see what things are like without Geno Smith. On Sunday, the Las Vegas Raiders head off to the East Coast to face the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 12

Rating the potential backup QB disasters in NFL Week 15

So let's take a look at the potential for disaster with each backup quarterback situation this week.

Pressure increases for 2-11 Raiders, head coach Pete Carroll

Steelers may seriously benefit from tensions running high in Baltimore

Brady Cook to make Jets history in game against Jaguars

Jerry Jones seems to offer final verdict on George Pickens 'madness'

Broncos stars open up about being betting underdogs vs. Packers

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 12

Why Kenny Pickett Could Spark a Raiders Upset in a Key Revenge Matchup

The Las Vegas Raiders had a pretty abysmal showing in Greg Olson's second game as offensive coordinator. They managed to sneak in an additional three points on a desperate Daniel Carlson field goal that made it a one-possession affair, but the buzzer rang before his kick could get through the uprights.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Field Level Media / December 11

Raiders QB Kenny Pickett could start with Geno Smith hurting

Kenny Pickett inched closer to starting Sunday's game for the Raiders on Thursday, the second day in a row without Geno Smith on the practice field. Smith

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 11

Where Raiders Actually Find Themselves Heading Into Week 15

The Las Vegas Raiders' terrible 2025 season continues with another loss in Week 14. They started out the game with a quick score, but wouldn't get back on the scoreboard until the game was out of reach.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / December 11

Raiders beat writer suggests crazy idea to save franchise

This season has forced the Las Vegas Raiders into an uncomfortable position. It has been clear since the season’s early stages that Pete Carroll and Geno Smith were not the right choices to bring the Raiders back to relevance.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 11

Raiders' Carroll Confirms Only 1 Thing Will Determine Smith's Return

As the Las Vegas Raiders prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles, it is more than evident that these two teams and organizations could not be further apart at the moment.

Seattle Seahawks News / Athlon Sports / December 11

Are the Seattle Seahawks Legitimate Super Bowl Contenders?

The Seattle Seahawks have been proven right once again. The first time around, it was their decision to trade franchise quarterback Russell Wilson to the Broncos for a massive package of picks and players.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Field Level Media / December 10

Report: QB Geno Smith unlikely to start vs. Eagles

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith won't practice Wednesday because of a right shoulder injury and is unlikely to start on Sunday against the host Philadelphia Eagles, NFL Network reported.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / December 8

Is it time for Raiders to move on from QB Geno Smith?

Since arriving from Seattle, Smith has failed to ignite the offense, with his outings scarred by costly turnovers, indecisive moments and an absence of veteran leadership that the team desperately needs.

Analyst demands an answer after controversial Raiders finish

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Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 8

Raiders QB Geno Smith Avoided Serious Shoulder Injury, Could Be Available In Week 15

Per ESPN’s Ryan McFadden, early tests showed Raiders QB Geno Smith avoided serious damage to his shoulder. Las Vegas HC Pete Carroll said he will “lean toward” starting Smith in Week 15 if healthy.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Field Level Media / December 7

Raiders QB Geno Smith (shoulder) exits vs. Broncos

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith exited Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Denver Broncos with a right shoulder injury. Smith was injured during the third quarter and later gave way to backup Kenny Pickett at the start of the fourth quarter.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Raiders Newswire / December 6

Geno Smith Not Thinking About Future Amidst Rough Season

The Las Vegas Raiders brought in Geno Smith this offseason with the hopes that the veteran would bring some stability to the quarterback position. After revitalizing his career with the Seattle Seahawks, Smith reunited with Pete Carroll in Las Vegas, but unfortunately, things have not gone well.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / December 5