Raiders to Release Veteran Quarterback Geno Smith

The Las Vegas Raiders will release 35-year-old quarterback Geno Smith at the start of the new league year, resulting in an $18.5 million dead-cap hit while saving $8 million. Smith, who struggled in 2025 with a 2-13 record and a league-high 17 interceptions, is expected to draw interest from teams like the Vikings, Jets, and Steelers. Following the news, Smith made headlines for a social media spat with Wendy's after the company jokingly offered him a job as 'Chief Taste Officer'.