Raiders Cut QB Geno Smith, Plan Vet Backup for Mendoza
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The Las Vegas Raiders are releasing quarterback Geno Smith, saving $8 million in salary cap space but incurring an $18.5 million dead money hit. Smith, who signed a $75 million extension, had a disappointing season with 19 TDs and 17 INTs, ranking 27th in QB rating. The Raiders, with a 3-14 record, fired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and head coach Pete Carroll. They plan to draft Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza but may also sign a veteran to compete with him.
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