Seattle Seahawks List Geno Smith, 7 Players Questionable to Play at San Francisco 49ers
After popping up on the injury report with a new groin issue on Thursday, the Seattle Seahawks have listed quarterback Geno Smith as questionable to play against the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday's road rematch.
Already preparing for the worst case scenario, Seattle signed veteran signal caller Sean Mannion to the practice squad on Friday morning, reuniting him with offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. The former Oregon State standout spent time with the team during the 2022 season and would serve as a backup behind Drew Lock in the event Smith can't play this weekend.
Aside from Smith, the Seahawks listed six other players as questionable to face the 49ers, including running backs Ken Walker III and Zach Charbonnet, who were upgraded to limited at practice on Thursday after sitting out one day prior. Walker has missed the past two games battling an oblique strain, while Charbonnet bruised his knee late in last week's loss to the Cowboys.
Depending on Walker and/or Charbonnet's availability, Seattle also has fourth-year back DeeJay Dallas and rookie Kenny McIntosh on the 53-man roster. The team released rookie SaRodorick Thompson Jr. in order to open up a practice squad spot for Mannion earlier in the day.
Still dealing with bruised ribs that caused him to sit out last week's defeat in Dallas, third-year receiver Dee Eskridge also received a questionable designation, while fellow wideout Dareke Young wasn't on the final injury report after sitting out the past three games with an abdominal injury.
On defense, linebacker Jordyn Brooks received a questionable designation despite being sidelined on Wednesday and Thursday with what coach Pete Carroll called a "medial" ankle sprain. Depending on whether or not he's able to go, veteran Devin Bush should see action either as a starter or rotational reserve alongside Bobby Wagner against the 49ers.
In addition, nose tackle Jarran Reed popped up on the final injury report with an apparent hamstring injury. The veteran defender wasn't listed on Seattle's injury report on Wednesday or Thursday, suggesting the latest injury may have occurred during practice this week.
If Reed somehow isn't able to go, the Seahawks will be much thinner along the defensive line, though Leonard Williams should be good to go after missing practice earlier in the week with his own ankle injury. Third-year reserve Myles Adams would be next in line to jump back into the rotation after being a healthy scratch in four of the previous five games.
In the secondary, starting cornerback Tre Brown also received a questionable designation due to a heel injury. The third-year defensive back has been dealing with nagging injuries for the past several weeks, including playing through a sprained toe that cost him practice time.
With quality depth at the cornerback spot, Mike Jackson would be available to step back into the starting lineup opposite of Riq Woolen if necessary. Rookie Devon Witherspoon also has played some snaps on the boundary in Seattle's base looks, while second-year defender Coby Bryant could step into the slot if the team wanted the fifth overall pick to primarily play outside minus Brown.
