Geno Smith Injury Update
Geno Smith faced criticism even after returning from a questionable hit during the Las Vegas Raiders' game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday. The Raiders' quarterback endured up to five sacks in the first half before going down awkwardly following a tackle by Nik Bonitto, which seemed minor at first but resulted in a leg injury.
Injury and Return
Smith spent time in the medical tent before light jogging on the sideline as trainers assessed his knee. Despite the injury, he came back to the field to finish the game while the Raiders trailed by only three points.
Reactions and Quarterback Situation
Nik Bonitto did not react to Smith's injury during the play. With Smith sidelined, Kenny Pickett took over as quarterback. Pickett is currently the only fully healthy QB on the roster, as Cam Miller is on the practice squad and Aidan O’Connell remains on injured reserve.
Social Media Reactions
- “Take Geno Smith out of the game, please,” one user wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
- Another pointed out that Smith leads the league with 12 interceptions this season.
Team Context
The Raiders took a risk signing Geno Smith this offseason, hoping his experience would bring stability to the offense. However, halfway through the season, Smith has struggled with consistency. The Raiders entered the Broncos game with a 2-6 record.
“Take Geno Smith out of the game, please.”
“Smith has thrown the most interceptions this season, at 12.”
Author's summary: Geno Smith returned from a questionable hit but continued to face criticism due to inconsistent performances and injury concerns amid the Raiders’ struggling season.