Summary
The Las Vegas Raiders decided to release quarterback Geno Smith before the start of the new NFL season. Smith had signed a two-year, $75 million contract with the team, but after a difficult season, the Raiders are looking to their future with a new draft pick.
Key Facts
- The Raiders released Geno Smith before the new NFL season starts.
- Smith signed a $75 million contract with the Raiders last offseason.
- Despite the contract, his performance was poor, leading to the team's last place and the No. 1 pick in the draft.
- The Seahawks, Smith's previous team, signed Sam Darnold, who led them to win the Super Bowl.
- The Raiders plan to replace Smith with rookie Fernando Mendoza, the projected No. 1 pick.
- By cutting Smith, the Raiders save $8 million in salary cap space.
- At 35 years old, Smith may find it hard to secure another starting quarterback position in the NFL.
