After trading a third-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks to acquire Smith, the Raiders inked him to a two-year extension worth $75 million that keeps the QB under contract through 2027. However, the team built in a clause allowing it to get out from under that deal following the 2026 campaign that doesn’t include a dead salary cap hit of any kind.

The Las Vegas Raiders are predicted to add a 628-yard, eight-touchdown wide receiver to support Geno Smith next year in the NFL Draft.

As Carroll alluded to, Pickett fumbled his first snap on Sunday, a mistake that simply added to the debacle that was the Raiders' performance against the Chiefs. It was an especially rough game for a Raiders offense that gained just three first downs and 95 total yards.

Eight weeks into the 2025 season, NFL teams have made quarterback changes, and other clubs may be weighing long-term options.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/texas-tech as Red Raiders Name Starting Quarterback vs. Oklahoma State. After a loss to Arizona State, the No. 14 Texas Tech Red Raiders have a chance to correct course against a vulnerable Oklahoma State Cowboys squad.

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It’s time to finally make that decision and actually give the fan base something to look forward to. There are a handful of QBs in the 2026 NFL Draft that would be perfect for the Raiders, whether it’s drafting them early in the draft,

With Will Hammond facing a minimum 9-month rehab, Texas Tech football can't risk going into 2026 without adding a starter to its quarterback room.