The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a new three-year contract with quarterback Geno Smith, according to reports by NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero on Monday 6th March 2023. Later in the evening, the Seahawks confirmed the agreement. This is big news for American football fans down under, as the Seahawks have just secured their starting QB for the next few years.
Smith’s remarkable career turnaround has been a talking point among football enthusiasts, leading the Seahawks to a postseason berth in 2022 and winning the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year award. Although he spent the past three seasons as a backup behind Russell Wilson in Seattle, Smith’s performance in 2022 earned him a Pro Bowl bid, completing a league-high 69.8 percent of his passes for 4,282 yards, 30 TDs, and 11 INTs. He also showed his ability to run the offense with ease and made some impressive plays, establishing a great connection with wide receivers DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.
This new deal worth $105 million has been highly anticipated, with the Seahawks expressing their interest in keeping Smith in Seattle. This signing is a massive win for the team and their fans, and we look forward to seeing what Smith and the Seahawks can achieve in the coming years. As Australian fans of American football, we can’t wait to watch Smith’s continued success in the NFL.