LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Raiders have locked down their starting quarterback through 2027.
“It was just too good of an opportunity to pass up,” Raiders general manager John Spytek said.
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According to reports, Geno Smith signed a two-year contract extension worth $85.5 million on Thursday.
While he has not taken a snap under center for the Silver and Black, Smith spent time with Raiders head coach, Pete Carroll in Seattle with the Seahawks.
“We’ve really had a rich background and that’s really important to me because I know what we can count on,” Carroll said. "Look what he’s done, he’s had three winning seasons and he’s a tremendous completion guy, he’s durable, he’s tough so we’re really fortunate to have him.”
The Raiders optional nine-week off season program starts on Tuesday, April 8 at Raiders headquarters in Henderson.
