Geno Smith agent, Seattle Seahawks to discuss new contract this week

It's becoming more likely Geno Smith will be the Seattle Seahawks' starting quarterback for at least a few more years.

Nov 17, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown past San Francisco 49ers cornerback Isaac Yiadom (22) to win the game in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. | David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks could be nearing an agreement on a new contract. During general manager John Schneider's media availability at the NFL Scouting Combine, he said the conversations will be ongoing this week.

Smith's future with the team has been in question since the end of the regular season, particularly because of his increased turnovers in 2024 and the team missing the playoffs for the second-straight campaign. However, Schneider and head coach Mike Macdonald seem to be committed to keeping him on the roster.

"We're going to meet with [Smith's agent] this week, and see where it goes," Schneider said, per the Seahawks' official website.

Macdonald was also asked about Smith at the combine, and whether he expects Smith to be the team's starting quarterback at the beginning of the 2025 season. "I do," Macdonald replied, per The Seattle Times reporter Bob Condotta.

Jan 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) leaves the field following the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Schneider said there is no timeline for an extension, considering Smith is under contract through next season. But there's an obvious obligation to also keeping the team's players satisfied.

"We expect him to be our guy, but we want to do what's right, too," Schneider said.

Smith, despite having the third-most interceptions in the league this season, also set franchise records for completions (407), attempts (578), completion percentage (70.4) and passing yards (4,320).

While some of the turnovers were bad decisions by Smith, especially in the red zone, the offensive line seldom held up long enough for him to go through his progressions. The offensive front has needed to be addressed for years, and Smith has paid the price for the team not allocating financial resources there.

If Schneider and Macdonald can fortify that part of the roster, there's a good chance Smith can bounce back in 2025. That coupled with new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's scheme could be a successful formula for the Seahawks' offense.

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