The Las Vegas Raiders struggled offensively in the 2024 season, averaging only 18.2 points per game, ranking 29th in the NFL. The team's quarterbacks collectively threw just 19 touchdowns against 16 interceptions. This offseason, new general manager John Spytek made a significant move by trading a third-round pick to acquire veteran quarterback Geno Smith from the Seattle Seahawks. Smith, now reunited with head coach Pete Carroll, is expected to be a major upgrade for the Raiders. His arrival effectively demoted Aidan O'Connell to a backup role and led to the release of Gardner Minshew. The Raiders also drafted North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller in the sixth round, which meant that only three quarterbacks would be kept on the roster. Ultimately, undrafted quarterback Carter Bradley was waived just before training camp, leaving O'Connell and Miller as the backups to Smith.