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Geno Smith interested in remaining a Seahawk

Fantasy Football, NFL News
January 16, 2023

QB, team have engaged in preliminary extension talks

After Saturday’s loss to the 49ers, quarterback Geno Smith made it clear he’d like to remain with the Seahawks. Entering the offseason, it sounds like that feeling is mutual.

HC Pete Carroll said in his weekly interview with Seattle Sports radio 710 that the G.M. John Schneider and the Seahawks have started preliminary discussions with Smith about a new contract.

Via Brady Henderson of ESPN, Carroll noted that Smith is a winner and the club feels lucky to have him. While the contract talks haven’t gotten into anything substantive yet, Carroll said, “Feel assured that John’s all over it.” (PFT – Myles Simmons)

Nerdy Football Analysis: Smith exceeded even the most optimistic expectations in 2022, leading the league with a 69.8 percent completion rate while throwing for 4,282 yards with 30 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. The Seahawks own the No. 5 pick in April’s draft, but it seems unlikely that Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud – generally considered the top two quarterbacks that will be available – will last that long. Look for an extension to get done before Smith becomes an unrestricted free agent in March.

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