Seahawks Navigate Salary Cap and Draft Picks Post-Geno Smith Trade
The Seattle Seahawks have undergone significant changes following the trade of quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders. This move has implications for the Seahawks' salary cap and draft strategy as they look to rebuild their roster for the upcoming NFL season.
Analysts have graded the trade favorably for both teams, with the Seahawks gaining valuable draft picks that could be used to address other areas of need. The trade frees up significant cap space for Seattle, allowing them to potentially pursue other free agents or extend contracts for key players.
In the wake of Smith's departure, the Seahawks are expected to sign quarterback Sam Darnold, though another NFL team is reportedly also interested. This competition adds another layer of complexity to the Seahawks' off-season strategy as they look to solidify their quarterback position.
The NFL landscape continues to shift with these quarterback moves, and fans will be watching closely to see how the Seahawks utilize their newly acquired assets and manage their cap space in the coming months.
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Did Geno get traded?
But a 34-year-old, two-time Pro Bowl quarterback who's never won a playoff game was traded, the Seattle Seahawks agreeing to send Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders for a third-round draft pick, No. 92 overall, according to multiple reports.
What team did Geno Smith get traded to?
On Friday, the Seattle Seahawks agreed to trade two-time Pro Bowl passer Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a third-round draft pick, according to multiple reports.
What will Seattle do at QB?
Seattle, the thought is, will likely now take the money it was going to give Smith and spend it on Darnold — albeit, possibly having to give more years and maybe a bit more money overall. A three-year deal that provides flexibility in Year 3 would also allow the Seahawks to draft a quarterback.
What is Geno Smith's salary?
According to Brady Henderson at ESPN, the Raiders are taking on Geno Smith's entire $31 million salary that's due for the 2025 season. Geno Smith has one year and $31 million left on his contract.
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