The Raiders kept chopping at the 2026 roster on Friday, lining up a divorce with starting quarterback Geno Smith while also moving on from veteran guard Alex Cappa. The twin decisions underline how quickly Las Vegas is turning the page after last season’s collapse.
The QB reset button
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Raiders are releasing Smith, barring a trade before the start of the new league year on Wednesday. The move would open $8 million in salary cap space while leaving $18.5 million in dead money, per Schefter.
ESPN sources: the Raiders are releasing last season’s starting quarterback Geno Smith, barring a trade before the start of the new league year.