The Las Vegas Raiders stunned the football world on Friday when they traded a third-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks for quarterback Geno Smith. While not a top-flight player at this point in his career, Smith is more than serviceable and should be the best Raider under center since Rich Gannon.

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders agreed in principle to send a 2025 third-round pick (via the New York Jets) to the Seattle Seahawks for quarterback Geno Smith on Friday, according to league sources, but the trade can’t be finalized until the start of the 2025 NFL league year at 1 p.m. PT on Wednesday.

The Raiders landed the veteran quarterback they’ve so desperately sought over the last month since hiring coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek.

The Las Vegas Raiders reportedly traded for Geno Smith because they did not believe they would be able to get Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward.

The Seattle Seahawks are looking to trade away wide receiver DK Metcalf as the organization continues to try to get younger and free up salary cap space.

Two-time Pro Bowl QB Geno Smith, 34, reunites with new Raiders coach Pete Carroll in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks will seek a new starter.

Tom Brady was happy with Geno Smith's trade to the Las Vegas Raiders, with the Kansas City Chiefs now playing him twice a year.

Geno Smith reportedly forced his way out of Seattle, despite getting a contract offer near what he was looking for.