Pete Carroll said he remained close with Geno Smith, which helped sow the seeds for the eventual trade with the Seahawks. Here's what he said at Monday's NFL meetings.

After being acquired from the Seattle Seahawks and reuniting with head coach Pete Carroll, veteran quarterback Geno Smith could be getting closer to receiving the payday he's been seeking.

"Smith is in the final year of a three-year contract he signed with the Seattle Seahawks in 2023," Reed wrote. "Although he was paid a $16 million roster bonus on March 16, none of his $14.8 million salary for 2025 is guaranteed. It’s unlikely that Smith would play without a new deal, according to league sources."