The Seattle Seahawks continue to work on a new deal for quarterback Geno Smith while remaining open to the possibility of adding a quarterback through the NFL Draft as well. FOX13
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 28: Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 28, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. continue to work on a new deal for quarterback Geno Smith while remaining open to the possibility of adding a quarterback through the NFL Draft as well.
The desire to bring Smith back in strong from the Seahawks. Smith led the NFL with a 69.8 completion percentage with 4,282 yards, 30 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He was fifth in the league in passer rating at 100.9, one of just six quarterbacks to start at least 10 games to have a 100-plus rating.
Smith's play has earned him a sizable raise. A new deal for Smith will likely land somewhere nearing $30 million a year. The franchise tag for quarterbacks is $32.4 million while the transition tag is at $29.5 million. Even if Smith is re-signed, the Seahawks aren't ruling out using a high draft pick on a quarterback as well. Seattle holds the No. 5 and No. 20 overall picks in the draft.
– Carroll on re-signing kicker Jason Myers: He's "had great seasons with us and it's hard to find a guy that you can rely on like that and count on so much. He hit 56 yards or something in the same game and it's like no big deal. You know, come on. We used to think that would be the kick of your life and he made two of them. So the confidence we have in him and the athlete that he is. He really takes care of himself beautifully and all that.
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