Seahawks' Geno Smith captures big payday despite missing out on playoffs
The Seahawks finished with 10 wins
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Geno Smith led the Seattle Seahawks to their first 10-win season in four years and, despite missing out on the postseason, the veteran quarterback was able to leave Week 18 a bit richer.
Smith entered the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday with a shot at earning up to $6 million thanks to three contract escalators, according to ESPN.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, #7, throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
He would earn $2 million each if Seattle picked up its 10th win and finished the season with at least 4,282 passing yards and a completion percentage of 69.7555%.
He nailed all three.
Seattle won the game 30-25. Smith was 20-of-27 with 233 passing yards and four touchdown passes. He finished the 2024 regular season with 4,320 passing yards and a completion rate of 70.4%. Both marks were the highest he has achieved since becoming the full-time starter.
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, #7, calls a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said Smith was aware of the escalators but was more focused on winning the game.
"He was like, I just want to go win," Macdonald said, via ESPN. "That's all he cared about. He was awesome all week. I'll keep our conversations private but he was great, man.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"He was awesome. Awesome. All his focus all week was just going out the right way and getting a 10th win."
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith hugs offensive tackle Charles Cross, #67, after a win over the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Smith, 34, has one more year left on his contract. He will be owed $14.8 million next season. It is unclear if Seattle will work with him on a contract extension in the offseason.
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