Geno Smith injury update: Raiders get worst news possible; scary scene vs Giants

Geno Smith injury news: The Las Vegas Raiders were set for a massive loss vs the New York Giants when their quarterback had to exit the field

Updated on: Dec 29, 2025, 05:26:32 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Geno Smith injury news: The Las Vegas Raiders were set for a massive loss vs the New York Giants when their quarterback had to exit the field. Geno Smith was forced out of Sunday's game after suffering a knee injury following his second pick of the afternoon.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) grimaces as he leaves the field during the second half vs New York Giants (AP)

The injury occurred on the return, when Smith attempted to chase down the defender and was inadvertently knocked down by teammate Dylan Parham, whose collision swept Smith’s legs out from under him.

Smith stayed on the turf in visible pain as team trainers attended to him before he was helped to the sideline. He eventually made his way to the locker room for further evaluation, limping and appearing uncomfortable while walking off.

The Raiders entered the matchup at 2–13, and Smith’s latest setback only adds to the frustration of a season already defined by struggles, turnovers, and repeated punishment in the pocket.

Scary visual

To make matters worse, a video of Smith struggling to walk in the locker room emerged on social media.

Before leaving the field, Smith completed 20 of his 28 attempts for 176 yards and one touchdown. He was intercepted twice and sacked three times. Kenny Pickett replaced him with the Raiders trailing 10-27.

Las Vegas Raiders depth chart

Offense

WR: Tyler Lockett; Dont’e Thornton Jr.; Alex Bachman

LT: Stone Forsythe; Charles Grant

LG: Dylan Parham

C: Alex Cappa; Will Putnam

RG: Caleb Rogers; Atonio Mafi

RT: DJ Glaze

TE: Brock Bowers; Ian Thomas

TE: Michael Mayer; Carter Runyon

WR: Tre Tucker; Jack Bech

QB: Geno Smith; Kenny Pickett; Aidan O’Connell

RB: Ashton Jeanty; Raheem Mostert; Zamir White; Dylan Laube

Defense

DE: Maxx Crosby; Tyree Wilson

DT: Thomas Booker IV; Jonah Laulu; JJ Pegues

DT: Adam Butler; Tonka Hemingway; Brodric Martin

DE: Malcolm Koonce; Charles Snowden

OLB: Jamal Adams; Jon Rhattigan

MLB: Elandon Roberts; Tommy Eichenberg; Cody Lindenberg

OLB: Devin White

CB: Darnay Holmes; Greedy Vance

CB: Darien Porter; Chigozie Anusiem

CB: Eric Stokes; Decamerion Richardson

FS: Isaiah Pola-Mao; Tristin McCollum

SS: Jeremy Chinn; Lonnie Johnson Jr.

Special Teams

P: AJ Cole

K: Daniel Carlson

H: AJ Cole

LS: Jacob Bobenmoyer

KR: Raheem Mostert; Dylan Laube

PR: Alex Bachman; Tre Tucker

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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