Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald confirmed that QB Geno Smith’s right knee is structurally sound after leaving Sunday night’s game against the Packers. However, the injury was severe enough to keep Smith out of the game, with further tests scheduled to determine his availability moving forward. With Smith likely to miss time, Sam Howell would step in as the starting quarterback, despite his struggles in relief against Green Bay and his mixed performance as Washington’s starter last year. Howell is seen as a downgrade from Smith but still a better option than most backups in the league.
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