Raiders GM: Extension for Smith coming 'fairly soon'
Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek says an extension for new quarterback Geno Smith should be coming "fairly soon," according to ESPN's Ryan McFadden.
Spytek added that he expects to have the veteran for "years to come."
The Raiders acquired Smith for a 2025 third-round pick earlier this month. The 34-year-old has only one year remaining on his contract and reportedly is looking for an extension in the range of $40 million and $45 million per year.
Rumors swirled that the Seahawks offered Smith a two-year deal that came with $40 million in 2025 before trading him, a source told ESPN's Brady Henderson, per McFadden.
Raiders head coach Pete Carroll, who also coached Smith in Seattle, believes the veteran signal-caller will have a long career due to the limited number of starts he's made thus far. Smith has started 83 games across his 11-year career, as he's only made 10-plus starts in five of his 11 seasons.
"The guy sat for almost six years, and didn't get the wear and tear," Carroll also said Monday. "So that's why he moves so well."
Smith posted a 28-24 record during his time in Seattle, throwing for 76 touchdowns to 36 interceptions.