"Raiders coach Pete Carroll said Pickett has been receiving first-team reps with the idea that he will take Smith's place. Aidan O'Connell, who has been the team's emergency third quarterback, would serve as the backup in Philadelphia. On Wednesday, Carroll didn't specify whether Smith's injury would be long term, instead calling the 35-year-old quarterback "day to day." Despite Smith's inconsistent on-field production, Carroll added that health will be the main factor in deciding if he remains the starter."
"Smith injured his shoulder and suffered a cut on his right hand during the third quarter of the Raiders' 24-17 loss to the Denver Broncos last weekend. The shoulder injury forced him to go into the locker room at the end of the quarter, with Pickett playing the entire fourth. Pickett completed 8 of 11 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown."
Geno Smith did not practice for a second straight day because of right shoulder and back injuries and is listed day to day. Kenny Pickett is expected to start Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles and has been receiving first-team reps. Aidan O'Connell would serve as the backup in Philadelphia. Smith suffered a shoulder injury and a cut on his right hand during the third quarter of the Raiders' 24-17 loss to the Denver Broncos, which forced him to go to the locker room. Pickett completed 8 of 11 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown in relief. The Raiders acquired Pickett in August after O'Connell went on injured reserve; Pickett was a 2022 first-round draft pick who spent two seasons with Pittsburgh before a 2024 trade to the Eagles and is 15-10 as a starter.
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