Geno Smith's NFL Future: Carolina or Minnesota?

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today, subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. Geno Smith is hitting a tough spot in his career at age 35. After three straight winning seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, he got traded to the Las Vegas Raiders. But he led the league in interceptions during the 2025 regular season, ending that stint quickly. Now as a free agent, he's not drawing much starter interest. The outsiders point to the Carolina Panthers as a possible landing spot. The team plans to exercise the fifth year option on Bryce Young, heading into his fourth season. They're moving on from Andy Dalton and need a reliable backup. Both the head coach Dave Canales and offensive coordinator Brad Isaac have ties to the Seahawks from before. That connection could make Carolina a good fit for a short term deal. Veteran analysts like the low pressure set up there for Smith. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings are another team in the mix. They face quarterback struggles after passing on a champion elsewhere for rookie JJ McCarthy.

1:01Coach Kevin O'Connell has a knack for maximizing any signal caller, pairing well with talents like Justin Jefferson. Still, Smith will likely end up as a backup with starter potential if needed. At this stage, he's at the market's mercy, with few teams open to handing him the keys right away. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. It is a pillow that plays your podcast and music without earbuds, built for listening and bed. O-S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.