The Las Vegas Raiders acquiring Geno Smith from the Seattle Seahawks on Friday changes the course of their offseason dramatically.
Smith gives the Raiders some instant credibility going into next season. The veteran quarterback answers the question of who will be starting for Las Vegas under center in 2025. It is doubtful that Smith is the only move that bolsters the quarterback room, but it ensures that the Raiders have a stopgap solution on their roster.
However, the door was opened by the Seahawks prior to the final deal, and the initial trade would have held massive implications for both teams.