Latest reports suggest Geno Smith won't return for Raiders this week

Denver Broncos v Las Vegas Raiders - NFL 2025 | Brooke Sutton/GettyImagesThe Las Vegas Raiders have trotted out Geno Smith as the starting quarterback for all 13 games so far in the 2025 NFL season. Despite a 2-11 record and playoff hopes having evaporated months ago, Las Vegas has stuck with its 35-year-old quarterback through thick and thin.

However, Smith went down with two separate injuries during Week 14's game against the Denver Broncos. Not only did he miss time with a cut on his throwing hand, but once Smith returned, he hurt his throwing shoulder badly enough to sideline him for the remainder of the contest.

Although backup Kenny Pickett filled in admirably for Smith, leading the…