Geno Smith Injury Update
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith faced criticism after returning from a questionable hit during the game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday. Smith took multiple sacks in the first half and went down awkwardly following a tackle by Nik Bonitto, which appeared to injure his leg during a seemingly routine scramble.
On-field Incident and Immediate Aftermath
Smith was taken to the medical tent where trainers assessed his condition. He was later seen lightly jogging on the sidelines while testing his knee. Despite the injury, Smith returned to the game as the Raiders trailed by three points.
Nik Bonitto just looked on following Smith's injury.
Quarterback Situation for the Raiders
After Smith left the field, Kenny Pickett stepped in as the starting quarterback. Pickett is currently the only healthy quarterback on the Raiders' roster, with Cam Miller on the practice squad and Aidan O’Connell on injured reserve.
Social Media Reaction
- “Take Geno Smith out of the game, please,” a user wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
- Another comment pointed out Smith's 12 interceptions this season—the highest in the league.
Season Performance Overview
The Raiders invested in Smith this offseason, hoping his experience would stabilize the offense. However, midway through the season, the team’s record stood at 2-6, and Smith has struggled with consistency.
Author’s summary: Despite his veteran status, Geno Smith has struggled and faced criticism following a leg injury and inconsistent play during a tough Raiders season.