It appears the Seahawks’ new system intends to keep Geno Smith.
The two-time Pro Bowler is said to remain on the team’s roster through this week, with the remaining $12.7 million of his contract guaranteed. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The money was fully guaranteed injury compensation on Friday, and Smith promised to recover the money.
He also has a $9.6 million roster bonus due March 18th.
The decision, which will likely make Smith the starter next season, comes amid a turmoil in Seattle, where the team parted ways with head coach Pete Carroll after 14 seasons and was replaced by Ravens defensive coordinator Mike McDonald. It was held in the middle of the off-season.
Schefter said the Seahawks thought it was a smart decision to keep Smith, even though the team has taken a step back this season, as quarterback salaries have exploded. .
Smith was the last of the Seahawks’ key roster decisions this offseason.
Wide receiver DK Metcalf still has $13 million left on his contract, defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones has $7 million of his $11 million remaining and kicker Jason Myers has $3.635 million left on his contract. There are dollars left.
Like Smith, all of those contracts will become guaranteed on Friday.
Teams must be under the salary cap by the start of the new league year on March 13, but as of Wednesday the Seahawks were under $5.2 million, according to OvertheCap.com.
This season, Smith led the Seahawks to a 9-8 record with 20 passing yards and nine interceptions for 3,624 total yards.
However, the Seahawks missed the playoffs a year after appearing as a wild-card team.
