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While the Las Vegas Raiders guaranteed themselves some stability by trading for quarterback Geno Smith this offseason, they still must have one eye on their future at the position.
Despite extending Smith shortly after acquiring him from the Seattle Seahawks through 2027, the guaranteed money on his new deal runs out after 2026. As a result, Smith has a two-year deal with a team option for 2027, which the Raiders could move on from with no strings attached if they choose to. With that in mind, the Raiders are expected to continue looking for their next starting quarterback, especially after they waited to select one in April’s draft until the sixth round.