The Seattle Seahawks and quarterback Geno Smith have agreed to a new multi-year contract, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Geno Smith is currently 32 and would have become a free agent, but the Seahawks lock in the quarterback who led the NFL in completion percentage and won NFL Comeback Player of the Year last season. It is a three-year contract extension worth $105 million with the ability to earn $52 million in the first calendar year, according to Jordan Schultz of theScore.
The season came as a surprise after the team traded Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos in the offseason. While Smith succeeded in Seattle, Russell Wilson struggled mightily with the Broncos.
Geno Smith put up 4282 yards with 30 touchdowns and 11 interceptions this season. He led the Seahawks to the playoffs with a 9-8 record. The team lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs.
While most would say the talent gap still remains between the Seahawks and the 49ers in the NFC West, Seattle had a great draft in 2022 that was a big part of them massively exceeding expectations as well. The re-signing of Smith at least gives them continuity at quarterback for next season.
The deal give Smith a big payday after along career, some of which he spent as a backup. The Seahawks keep a quarterback that they know can run their offense on a deal that isn't super long-term. They can draft a developmental quarterback if they would like without being stuck with Smith's contract for too long.
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