When Tom Brady became part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders , there was no mistaking his influence. The greatest quarterback of all time knows one truth above all. You can’t leave the quarterback room unsettled. GM John Spytek carried that philosophy into August 26, pulling the trigger on a trade for Kenny Pickett after Aidan O’Connell fractured his wrist in the preseason finale.

The Raiders sent the Browns a 2026 fifth-round pick for Pickett, who will serve as Geno Smith ’s backup while O’Connell is sidelined. Rookie Cam Miller remains on the roster. But Pete Carroll will be happy that he has another experienced arm through the door now. Pickett fits that mold.

A former first-rounder of the Steelers in 2022, he has started 25 games in the NFL. “ He’s 15 and 10

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