Geno Smith

Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith will be the team's starter, new head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed, with QB Sam Howell to be the backup.

Fantasy Impact

In early March, Macdonald was noncommittal on whether or not Smith would be the team's starter in 2023. When new regimes come in, it provides the opportunity for starting roles to shift as loyalty is reset. Further uncertainty came when Seattle traded for Howell, albeit the acquisition was a low-cost move. However, Smith will be the starter, says Macdonald; the veteran passer has 7,906 yards and 50 touchdowns through the air over the last two seasons en route to consecutive Pro Bowl nods.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald reportedly did not fully commit to Geno Smith as the teams starting quarterback in an interview.

Fantasy Impact

"always looking, always trying to figure out what’s best for the team all the time," Macdonald said when asked about the starting quarterback situation for Seattle next season. The Seahawks have been rumored to be a team who could be interested in a quarterback in the NFL Draft in April, but that player would likely sit behind Smith to start. While this could be a situation to monitor, chances are Smith will likely be the Seahawks starting quarterback come the start of the season in September.

Seahawks GM John Schneider said QB Geno Smith is the starter “until he’s not.”

Fantasy Impact

It is a new coaching staff in Seattle under Mike Macdonald. Smith agreed to restructure his contract last week to open up some cap space for the Seahawks. It appears Smith will be the quarterback heading into the season for Seattle, but it is possible they draft someone in April to sit behind him.

The Seahawks and QB Geno Smith have agreed to a restructured contract that will free up $4.8 million in cap space.

Fantasy Impact

Smith will receive his $9.6 million roster bonus as a signing bonus. The veteran is expected to remain the starter for the 2024 season under new head coach Mike Macdonald.

Geno Smith, who has $12.7 million in his contract that becomes fully-guaranteed on Friday, was informed today that he will remain on the roster through this week.

Fantasy Impact

This was expected to be the case for Smith and the Seahawks. It is still possible Seattle drafts a quarterback under new coach Mike Macdonald, but Smith should remain the starter next season as they look to get back to the playoffs under a new coaching staff.