Las Vegas has acquired quarterback Geno Smith for a 2025 third-round draft pick to reunite him with former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll.
Smith is entering the final season of his three-year, $75 million contract, and the quarterback sought a new deal in the $45-million-a-year range.
The Raiders sought to improve upon their quarterback play after a 4-13 season that saw Gardner Minshew II and Aidan O’Connell share the bulk of snaps.
As a group, the team’s quarterbacks threw for a combined 3,797 yards and 19 touchdowns with an 82.4 rating, while the team had the fourth-worst scoring offense in the NFL (18.2 points per game).
They had flirted with Matthew Stafford as a potential option to take over as signal-caller before he decided to remain with the Rams on a restructured deal.
Now, the Raiders get Smith, who revived his career in Seattle, where the quarterback played for five seasons, four of which came with Carroll — who was hired as Raiders head coach this offseason — at the helm.
Panera is launching new Sourdough Melts. Here’s a closer look at the new Sourdough Melts:
Bacon Avocado Melt: Applewood-smoked bacon, fresh avocado, smoked gouda, everything bagel seasoning and chipotle aioli on our toasted Country Rustic Sourdough.
Southwest Chicken Melt: Smoked, pulled chicken raised without antibiotics, smoked gouda, red onion, cilantro and chipotle aioli on our toasted Country Rustic Sourdough.
As par for the course at Panera, you also get your choice of one free side with the purchase of any entree. Sides available include:
French Baguette
Apple
Chips
You can find both Sourdough Melts at participating Panera locations nationwide.
John Cena, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) legend, surprised fans when he announced his retirement after over two decades in the ring. He is set to make his final appearance in 2025.
Cena, 47, made his announcement at the WWE “Money in the Bank” event in Canada, and thanked fans for their energy and for allowing him to “play in their house.”
“Tonight, I officially announce my retirement from the WWE,” the 16-time WWE champion told the crowd.
Cena made his WWE TV debut in 2002, and since then he has become a staple for the wrestling organization, headlining WrestleMania five times.
“Wrestlemania 2025 will be the last Wrestlemania I compete in,” he said.