HENDERSON, Nev. -- For a second straight day Thursday, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith did not practice due to right shoulder and back injuries, and sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Kenny Pickett is expected to start Sunday against his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles .

Raiders coach Pete Carroll said Pickett has been receiving first-team reps with the idea that he would take Smith's place. Aidan O'Connell , who has been the team's emergency third quarterback, would serve as the backup in Philadelphia.

On Wednesday, Carroll didn't specify whether Smith's injury would be long term, instead calling the 35-year-old quarterback "day to day."

Despite Smith's inconsistent on-field production, Carroll added that health will be the main factor in deciding if he rema

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