Geno Smith roasts Wendy’s after fast-food job offer follows Raiders release

Veteran quarterback Geno Smith turned a fast-food joke into a full-blown social media roast after Wendy’s offered him a “Chief Tasting Officer” role following news of his impending release from the Las Vegas Raiders.

Wendy’s pitches Smith after NFL exit
Shortly after reports surfaced that the Raiders would part ways with the 35-year-old quarterback, the official Wendy’s X account tweeted at Smith with a tongue-in-cheek job offer: “In case things don’t work out in free agency we’re looking for a Chief Tasting Officer…” The position reportedly comes with a $100,000 salary, but for a player who earned a Pro Bowl nod and Comeback Player of the Year honors in 2022, the pitch fell flat.

Smith fires back with receipts
Never one to shy from confrontation, Smith clapped back hard. Quoting a headline that read “Wendy’s sales plunged last quarter,” he replied simply: “Get ya cheese up 1st.” He didn’t stop there—in follow-up posts, he called out the chain for “selling poison” and quipped that their “beef is about as real as the beef in those patties.” The sharp comebacks showcased the same confidence that helped him revive his career with the Seattle Seahawks.

What’s next for the quarterback?
While Wendy’s may need to keep searching for a celebrity taste-tester, Smith’s focus remains on the NFL. Despite a challenging season in Las Vegas, the 12-year veteran is expected to draw interest from several teams in need of experienced quarterback depth, including the New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings, and Pittsburgh Steelers. For now, Smith’s arm—and his Twitter finger—are still very much in game shape.