Wendy’s takes viral shot at NFL quarterback with ‘Chief Tasting Officer’ job offer

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7 March 2026 at 20:07

Popular fast food chain Wendy’s has been quite active on social media recently with its viral “Chief Tasting Officer” role, and now the burger joint is extending its offer to a current NFL quarterback.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith had plenty of struggles with the AFC team during the 2025 season. However, Wendy’s tried to console the NFL veteran with a hilarious joke on social media this week.

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Wendy’s and Smith have featured in a viral X exchange after the burger chain extended the Raiders quarterback a half-hearted “Chief Tasting Officer” job offer.

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However, Smith didn’t take too kindly with the Wendy’s joke and decided to poke fun at the fast food brand. The Raiders QB posted an article about the company’s 2025 sales struggles with the caption “Get ya cheese up 1st.”

Recently, Wendy’s gave fast food lovers a huge job opportunity with its CTO job posting, which includes the chance to make content for the company and a $100,000 salary.

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Smith is currently contracted with Las Vegas after joining the AFC West team from the Seattle Seahawks in 2025. However, it’s been a tough road for Smith and the Raiders after going 3-14 and earning the number one pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith is helped off the field against the New York Giants. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Last season, Smith only managed to throw for over 3,000 yards with Las Vegas. The bigger concerns for the team came with the NFL veteran’s 17 interceptions, which led the league amongst starting quarterbacks.

It’s unclear if the Raiders will opt to keep Smith for the upcoming NFL season, especially if the team drafts Indiana star Fernando Mendoza with the top pick.