In the final analysis, the contract quarterback Geno Smith signed with the Raiders isn't much better than the contract his replacement in Seattle, quarterback Sam Darnold, signed with the Seahawks.

The Las Vegas Raiders have found their new quarterback as they sent the Seattle Seahawks the No. 92 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft for 34-year-old Geno Smith. While Raiders head coach Pete Carroll is reunited with a quarterback he's familiar with,

Pete Carroll said he remained close with Geno Smith, which helped sow the seeds for the eventual trade with the Seahawks. Here's what he said at Monday's NFL meetings.