The Las Vegas Raiders’ acquisition of quarterback Geno Smith via a third-round trade with the Seattle Seahawks has prompted speculation about their long-term quarterback strategy. Given Smith’s age, 34, and the Raiders’ No. 6 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft, the possibility of drafting another quarterback remains a topic of discussion.
Adding to this speculation, Shedeur Sanders, a highly regarded quarterback prospect, shared an Instagram story featuring himself with Smith. The photo, captured by Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, was captioned “Legendary” by Sanders.
Las Vegas Raiders: Shedeur Sanders Post Pic With Geno Smith
Further connections arise from Raiders minority owner Tom Brady’s established relationship with Sanders. The two have trained together, and Sanders has an NIL deal with Brady’s company, TB12, dating back to 2022.
The Raiders’ intentions remain uncertain. While Smith is reportedly working on a contract extension, his current deal has only one year remaining. Whether the Raiders will pair Sanders with Smith, or draft another QB at number 6, remains to be seen. In the NFL, such connections often indicate potential future moves.