Seahawks give an update on QB Geno Smith’s status
The Seattle Seahawks are breathing a sigh of relief over quarterback Geno Smith. The Pro Bolwer isn’t expected to miss any time after tests on his knee and hip didn’t show any issues.
The 33-year-old has sat out practice since getting hurt on Tuesday. The Seahawks have taken the precautionary approach with Smith to avoid him suffering any additional health issues.
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He is expected to be the starter for the 2024 season after another productive campaign. In 2024n he posted 3,624 passing yards with 20 touchdown passes to nine interceptions and held a 92.1 passer rating.
Although Seattle is fully prepared to move forward with Smith, the team has stabilized the position behind him by acquiring Sam Howell in a trade back in March and signing PJ Walker back in June. If Smith were to miss any time, Howell would likely get the first crack as the starter.
The Seahawks are entering a new era after parting ways with longtime head coach Pete Carroll. First-year head coach Mike MacDonald is at the helm. Much of the focus will be on Smith’s performance in a new offensive scheme.
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He’s in the second year of his three-year, $75 million deal that holds only a $13.5 million dead cap hit if he is released by the Seahawks next offseason.
All of that places pressure on Smith to showcase that can lead the Seahawks toward sustained success, which could be a daunting task due to playing one of the league’s most competitive divisions that is headlined by the reigning NFC champion San Francisco 49ers.
