Raiders Release QB Geno Smith, Seek Roster Rebuild

0:00It's March 6th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Las Vegas Raiders are parting ways with quarterback Gino Smith after just one season. They traded a third round draft pick to bring him in last year, reuniting him with coach Pete Carroll. In return, Smith started 15 games, but the team only won two. This move came after Matthew Stafford chose to stay with the Rams back in February 2025, leaving the Raiders searching for a starter. They passed on other options like Sam Donald and handed Smith a big contract, paying him $40 million last year, plus another 18 point. $5 million this season. Fans and analysts see it as a bust, but many say it's not all on Smith. The Raiders simply lacked enough talent around him to compete. The total price tag hits about $58.5 million, minus whatever he makes elsewhere this year. Now they're set to release him before $8 million becomes fully guaranteed next Friday,

1:00unless they can trade him first. That shakes up their depth chart big time heading into 2026. Whatever comes next, the Raiders know they can't just chase another quarterback. They need a full roster rebuild to get back in the game. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description, a pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening, S-O-L-I.