As the Seahawks introduced Sam Darnold as their new quarterback Thursday, the details of why Geno Smith is now with the Raiders were explained.

When the Seahawks abruptly traded quarterback Geno Smith, only 10 days after G.M. John Schneider said there was no doubt Smith was the guy for 2025, it became apparent that the deal happened after talks on extending Smith's contract faltered.

The Seattle Seahawks traded Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders last week, and it sounds like the decision to trade him was influenced by the two sides not being able to agree on a new deal for the quarterback.