Geno Smith has missed training due to a couple of injuries
HENDERSON, Nevada — For the second day in a row, quarterback Las Vegas Raiders, Geno Smithdid not train on Thursday due to injuries to his right shoulder and back. Sources informed Adam Schefter of ESPN what is expected Kenny Pickett starts on Sunday against his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles.
The coach of the Raiders, Pete Carrollindicated that Pickett has been receiving reps with the first team with the idea of taking Smith’s place. Aidan O’Connell, who has been the team’s third emergency quarterback, will be the backup in Philadelphia.
On Wednesday, Carroll did not specify whether Geno Smith it would be long-term, and instead, he described the 35-year-old quarterback as “day to day.”
Despite Smith’s inconsistent production on the field, Carroll added that his health will be the main factor in whether he remains a starter.
“As a competitor, [Smith] He wants to return to the field as soon as possible. And he will do it,” Carroll stressed.
Geno Smith He injured his shoulder and suffered a cut on his right hand during the third quarter of the Los Angeles loss. Raiders 24-17 against the Denver Broncos last weekend. The shoulder injury forced him to go to the locker room late in the quarter, and Pickett played the entire fourth quarter. Pickett completed 8 of 11 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown.
Los Raiders They acquired Pickett from the Cleveland Browns in August after O’Connell was placed on injured reserve due to a right wrist injury.
Kenny Pickett He was selected in the first round of the draft by the Steelers in 2022 and spent his first two seasons in Pittsburgh before being transferred to the Eagles in March 2024. He has a 15-10 record as a starter.
This will be his second start in the last two seasons. He completed 10 of 15 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown to lead the Eagles to victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17 of last season.
