The NFL quarterback carousel is beginning to spin faster and faster. Friday night's news that the Seattle Seahawks had traded QB Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders sent shockwaves through the league, and now that ripple effect is starting to influence other teams' decisions.
The Seattle Seahawks sent Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders for a 2025 third round pick. It gives Pete Carroll a familiar face at the most important position. Tom Pelissero said, shortly after announcing the deal, that the Seahawks are contenders for Darnold.
The Minnesota Vikings are hoping to thread the needle with Sam Darnold, opening the door for a surprise suitor.
The NFL Network reported that the trade came after Metcalf agreed to a new contract with the Steelers, a four-year deal worth $132 million that keeps him with Pittsburgh through the 2029 season. He had one year and $18 million left on his contract for this season with Seattle.
To fans of the Seattle Seahawks reading this, make sure you have whatever bowl or bucket you feel comfortable vomiting into at the ready. After trading away three-year starter Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders fora third round pick,