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Raiders Turn to Kenny Pickett With Geno Smith Unlikely for Eagles Game

Initial imaging showed no structural damage to Smith’s throwing shoulder.

Dec 7, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) stands in the pocket against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Head coach Pete Carroll of the Las Vegas Raiders talks with a referee during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Overview

  • Pete Carroll said Geno Smith is day-to-day and did not practice Wednesday after injuring his right shoulder in the Week 14 loss to Denver.
  • Ian Rapoport reported Smith is considered unlikely to start Sunday in Philadelphia, positioning Kenny Pickett to open at quarterback.
  • Pickett took the bulk of first-team reps and would be making his first start of the season against the team he backed up in 2024.
  • In relief versus the Broncos, Pickett completed 8 of 11 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown after Smith exited late in the third quarter.
  • The Raiders have dropped seven straight to fall to 2-11, as other health notes include limited practice returns for Kolton Miller and Michael Mayer and Dont’e Thornton clearing concussion protocol.