Geno Smith’s April trade from Seattle carries $40 million cap hit after inheriting final year of three-year $75M contract.
Las Vegas shoulders $45 million dead money featuring Christian Wilkins’ botched release ($18.14M), Davante Adams trade ($15.7M), and Jimmy Garoppolo termination creating fourth-worst NFL penalty burden despite $12.4 million projected flexibility.
Maxx Crosby’s March extension ($106.5M over three years, $91.5M guaranteed) made him NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback at $35.5M annual value temporarily surpassing Justin Jefferson.
Pete Carroll’s rebuild allocates $207.1 million Top 51 commitments building around franchise edge rusher and veteran quarterback.
Las Vegas Raiders player biography and net worth information available for complete roster.
| Quarterbacks (QB) | Running Backs (RB) | Wide Receivers (WR) |
| Aidan O’Connell | Zamir White | Jakobi Meyers |
| Christian Bradley | Raheem Mostert | Tre Tucker |
| Cam Miller | Dylan Laube | DJ Turner |
| Geno Smith | Sincere McCormick | Key’Shawn Smith |
| Cody Collier | Alex Bachman | |
| Antoine Jeanty | Zach Franklin | |
| Shedrick Jackson | ||
| K.J. Jackson Jr. | ||
| Cam Johnson | ||
| Tom Mellott | ||
| Kalif Raymond |
Smith Trade Reshapes Raiders Future
Geno’s $40 million charge includes $24M base plus $16M roster bonus from previous Seattle contract inherited through trade costing third-round pick. His performance-based escalators added $6M to deal making total value $81M over original three years.
| Player | Position | Cap Hit | Contract Details | Through |
| Geno Smith | QB | $40M | $75M (3yr Seattle), final year | This season |
| Maxx Crosby | EDGE | $38.15M | $106.5M extension (3yr) | 2028 |
| Kolton Miller | LT | $18.01M | $54M (3yr) | This season |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | $14.99M | $54M (3yr) | This season |
| Malcolm Koonce | EDGE | $12.14M | Franchise tag | This season |
| Divine Deablo | LB | $8.23M | Extension candidate | 2026 |
| Tyree Wilson | EDGE | $6.82M | $31.4M rookie | 2027 |
| Jeremy Chinn | S | $6.63M | $16.5M (2yr) | This season |
| Daniel Carlson | K | $5.15M | $18.4M (4yr) | This season |
| Alex Cappa | OG | $5.01M | $11M (2yr) | This season |
Smith’s Seattle structure featured $25M average annually ($19th among starters) creating leverage for extension talks. His camp sought $45M per season matching elite QB market while Seahawks offered $35M creating $10M impasse forcing March trade to Raiders.
Crosby’s extension adds three years to existing contract ($22.2M this year, $18.8M next) creating five-year $143.5M total commitment. His $91.5M guaranteed represents 86% of extension value locking defensive anchor through age 31 with 59.5 career sacks (tied fifth since 2019 debut).
Dead Cap Disaster: $45M Paying Ghosts
Wilkins’ July release created NFL’s most controversial contract dispute after five-game tenure. Raiders attempt voiding $35.25M remaining guarantees citing refusal to undergo foot surgery triggering potential arbitration battle.
Wilkins Debacle: Five-year $110M deal featured $57.5M fully guaranteed yet produced just two sacks and 17 tackles before PUP placement. Release triggers $18.14M current dead cap plus $29.78M next season if guarantees upheld through arbitration.
Adams Trade Fallout: October 2024 deal sending three-time All-Pro to Jets for conditional third-rounder created $15.7M dead charge. His Hall of Fame resume (10,800 yards, 88 TDs with Raiders 2022-2024) couldn’t justify $140M remaining contract burden.
Garoppolo Termination: March 2024 release after performance-enhancing drug suspension saved $11.25M versus $22.75M cap hit yet triggered $11.7M dead money representing failed QB solution after signing two-year $52.5M deal.
| Dead Money Source | Amount | Reason | Impact |
| Christian Wilkins | $18.14M | July release (disputed) | $29.78M additional next year |
| Davante Adams | $15.7M | 2024 trade to Jets | Three-round pick compensation |
| Jimmy Garoppolo | $11.7M | PED suspension release | QB failure cost |
| Combined Others | $9M+ | Various releases | Cap cleanup casualties |
Geno’s $30M Net Worth Journey
Smith accumulated $30 million through $105M career earnings spanning 13 seasons including journeyman phase ($870K Seattle backup, $1.2M Giants) before Seahawks resurrection earning $50M over three years as starter.
| Player | Est. Net Worth | Career Earnings | Age | Key Milestone |
| Geno Smith | $30M | $105M+ | 35 | Seattle resurrection |
| Maxx Crosby | $15M-$25M | $38M+ | 28 | $106.5M extension |
| Kolton Miller | $20M-$28M | $77M+ | 30 | $54M LT extension |
| Jakobi Meyers | $12M-$18M | $32M+ | 29 | $54M Raiders FA |
| Malcolm Koonce | $8M-$12M | $18M+ | 27 | $12.14M franchise tag |
Smith’s career arc: Jets bust (#39 overall 2013, $5M rookie), Giants/Chargers backup ($1-3M annually), Seahawks redemption (Pro Bowl 2022-2023, $75M deal), Raiders veteran leader ($40M cap hit).
His $31M cash earnings this season equal highest single-year payout despite trade uncertainty.
Crosby’s wealth stems from fourth-round steal (#106 overall 2019, $2.7M rookie) transformed into $98.98M first extension (2022) followed by $106.5M March deal.
Career earnings project $145M+ through age 31 establishing $50-70M net worth trajectory if completing full contract through 2028.
Cap Outlook: Next Season Flexibility Improving
Raiders project $72.4M available next season (22 players under contract) representing third-most NFL if Wilkins guarantees voided through arbitration. Smith’s manageable $26.5M next-year hit enables surrounding talent additions after current rebuild phase.
Extension Priorities: Divine Deablo (2026 FA), Tyree Wilson (fifth-year option looming), creating $15-20M annual commitments if retained building linebacker/edge depth.
Dead Cap Carryover: Wilkins ($29.78M next year if guarantees upheld), Adams ($4.1M), creating perpetual penalty unless arbitration favors Raiders voiding injury-related contract obligations.
Carroll’s Rebuild Timeline: First-year coach benefits from improving cap flexibility enabling aggressive next-season free agency surrounding Smith-Crosby foundation. Projected $70M+ space ranks top-5 NFL creating championship window opportunity if quarterback position stabilizes.
FAQs
Who is Las Vegas’ highest-paid player?
Geno Smith carries $40M cap hit ($24M base + $16M roster bonus) earning $30M net worth from $105M career total. His final year of Seattle three-year $75M contract inherited through April trade costing Raiders third and seventh-round picks reuniting 35-year-old with Pete Carroll.
What is Maxx Crosby’s contract worth?
Crosby signed three-year $106.5M extension March ($35.5M AAV, $91.5M guaranteed) temporarily making him NFL’s highest-paid non-QB before market reset. Deal adds to existing contract creating five-year $143.5M total through age 31 with 59.5 career sacks tied fifth-most since 2019 draft class.
How much dead cap do Raiders have?
Las Vegas shoulders $45M dead money (fourth-worst NFL, 16.1% of ceiling): Christian Wilkins $18.14M (disputed July release), Davante Adams $15.7M (2024 Jets trade), Jimmy Garoppolo $11.7M (PED suspension release). Additional $29.78M next-year Wilkins charge pending arbitration outcome regarding voided injury guarantees.
Why did Raiders release Christian Wilkins?
Wilkins’ five-year $110M deal ended after five games (two sacks, 17 tackles) due to foot injury dispute. Raiders wanted surgery, Wilkins declined creating PUP placement before July release. Team attempts voiding $35.25M remaining guarantees citing refusal to treat creating $18.14M immediate dead cap plus potential $29.78M next year.
What is Geno Smith’s net worth?
Smith’s $30M wealth stems from $105M career earnings including journeyman phase ($870K-$3.5M annually 2017-2021) before Seahawks Pro Bowl revival earning $50M (2022-2024). Current $40M cap hit represents highest single-season payout establishing career earnings projection of $145M+ through age 37 if continuing as starter.
