Raiders' Geno Smith's Game Status in Jeopardy as Shoulder Injury Keeps Him Out of Practice

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith has been dealing with a shoulder injury that forced him to miss practice on Wednesday. With the team set to face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Smith's status for the game remains uncertain. The injury occurred during the third quarter of their 24-17 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Smith's availability for the upcoming game will depend on how his shoulder feels in the coming days. In the meantime, Kenny Pickett, who previously backed up Jalen Hurts with the Eagles, took over first-team snaps in practice. Pickett expressed relief at being able to get some experience with the team's top players, having only recently joined the Raiders. The Raiders are optimistic about their overall health, with several key players returning to action. Wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. has cleared concussion protocol, while tight end Michael Mayer and tackle Kolton Miller are also on the mend. Coach Pete Carroll, however, is dealing with his own injury issues, wearing a thumb brace on his right hand. The 73-year-old coach learned a valuable lesson after injuring himself while catching punts on a JUGS Machine.