The Seahawks wouldn’t have traded Smith without feeling strongly that next Wednesday they could sign Darnold, clearly the top free agent QB on the market.

The Las Vegas Raiders were one of many quarterback-needy NFL franchises entering the offseason, but wasted little time in finding a solution under center with Friday's trade for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith.

Count the Las Vegas Raiders as out on Minnesota Vikings free agent Sam Darnold. Count the Seattle Seahawks as in. The Seahawks traded quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a third-round pick on Friday,

The Seattle Seahawks are reportedly eyeing a veteran quarterback after trading Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders. Per The Athletic's Dianna Russini, Seattle is expected to meet with Aaron Rodgers. Russini noted that Rodgers is "free to meet with interested teams" following his exit from the New York Jets.

The New York Jets are making over their offense under new head coach Aaron Glenn but it does not appear that DK Metcalf has interest in being part of it. The Pro Bowl receiver has requested that the Seattle Seahawks trade him this offseason. The Seahawks have already gone and traded quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders.

That's good to know if you're Aaron Rodgers.  It might be good to know if you're Daniels Jones, too. At first glance of just the numbers, Rodgers was solid enough in his first full season as the Jets starter.