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Who is the Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback?

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Sarah Oconnor

Updated on March 05, 2026

Who is the Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback?

The move makes DeShone Kizer the Packers' backup to Aaron Rodgers. Seattle acquiring Hundley leaves backups, veteran Austin Davis and rookie Alex McGough in limbo with 53-man roster cuts coming.

Considering this, who is the Seahawks backup quarterback?

Geno Smith

Subsequently, question is, who was cut from the Seahawks? Seahawks Insider Joe Fann has more on Lynch's reported cut here. Shead confirmed his release in a post on Twitter. Early Saturday, Jay Glazer of NFL on FOX reported the Seahawks had agreed to a blockbuster trade to land Texans star Jadeveon Clowney.

Keeping this in consideration, why did the Seahawks Release Geno Smith?

The Seahawks released Geno Smith on Saturday as part of their transactions to get the roster down to 53 players, but it turned out that was only a temporary move. He gives the Seahawks their most experienced backup behind Russell Wilson since Tarvaris Jackson.

Did Geno Smith get cut from the Seahawks?

The Seattle Seahawks seemed to have made their decision on who the team's backup quarterback would be when they released Paxton Lynch. But according to Joe Fann of NBC Sports, Geno Smith was released by the team as well. Geno Smith was cut by the #Seahawks. Seattle find it's backup QB elsewhere.

Has Russell Wilson ever won a Superbowl?

Wilson has been named to seven Pro Bowls and has started in two Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl XLVIII. He holds the record for most wins by an NFL quarterback through seven seasons (75) and is one of two quarterbacks in NFL history with a career passer rating over 100.

Who did Seahawks just sign?

Original Post: The Seattle Seahawks have signed veteran defensive tackle Earl Mitchell, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The move comes in the wake of Jarran Reed's six-game suspension due to violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.

Who is Seattle's starting tight end?

Offensive Positions
POSStarter
FullbackN. Bellore
Wide ReceiverT. Lockett
Tight EndG. Olsen
Left TackleG. Fant Seahawks' George Fant: Joining Jets George Fant Seahawks' George Fant: Joining Jets

Who is Green Bay's backup QB?

DeShone Kizer became the latest backup quarterback to be cut before the 2019 season. The Green Bay Packers are jettisoning the signal-caller Saturday during final cuts, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

How much does Geno Smith make?

Geno Smith signed a 1 year, $805,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including an average annual salary of $805,000.

How much does Russell Wilson make?

Today, with an average annual salary of $35 million, Wilson is earning more than 40 times his rookie salary.

Who does Geno Smith play for now?

Seattle Seahawks
#7 / Quarterback

Is Geno Smith still playing in the NFL?

Smith signed with the Seattle Seahawks on May 15, 2019. He competed with Paxton Lynch for the backup job behind Russell Wilson. He was released on August 31, 2019 along with Lynch, but was re-signed the next day, earning the backup job.

Did JT Barrett make the Seahawks?

Barrett: Cut by Seahawks. Seattle waived Barrett on Saturday, per the NFL transactions page. Barrett originally signed with the Seahawks shortly after being waived by the Saints at the start of training camp. The 24-year-old has yet to see any regular-season action since going undrafted out of Ohio State in 2018.

What happened Seahawks quarterback?

Russell Wilson Suffers Injury on Tackle, Returns to Field
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson suffers an injury on a sack for a loss of 4 yards. Wilson returns to the field after sitting out for just one play.

Where did Geno Smith go?

Geno Smith
Free agent
College:West Virginia
NFL Draft:2013 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39
Career history
New York Jets (2013–2016) New York Giants (2017) Los Angeles Chargers (2018) Seattle Seahawks (2019)

Did Paxton Lynch get cut?

Broncos cut 2016 first-round pick Paxton Lynch after claiming Kevin Hogan off waivers. Paxton Lynch's stellar preseason finale saved his job with the Broncos, but only for a day.

Who made the Seahawks 53 man roster?

Rookie from #UWHuskies makes #Seahawks' 53. #Seahawks running backs: Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny, C.J. Prosise, Travis Homer. Wide receivers: Tyler Lockett, David Moore, DK Metcalf, Gary Jennings, John Ursua, Malik Turner.

Who have the Seahawks signed in free agency?

Seattle Seahawks - Transactions
DatePlayerTransaction
Mar 18, 2020G. IfediDeclared Free Agent
Mar 18, 2020J. ClowneyDeclared Free Agent
Mar 18, 2020G. SmithDeclared Free Agent
Mar 18, 2020B. ShellSigned/unrest FA Two-year contract (through 2021)

Who did the Seahawks let go today?

Original Post: The Seattle Seahawks have signed veteran defensive tackle Earl Mitchell, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The move comes in the wake of Jarran Reed's six-game suspension due to violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.

Who did the Seahawks get in free agency?

EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS
Seattle had eight ERFAs: offensive linemen Jordan Simmons and Jordan Roos, tight end Tyrone Swoopes, defensive tackle Bryan Mone, defensive backs Jeremy Boykins and Ryan Neal, receiver Malik Turner and linebacker Emmanuel Ellerbee.

How many free agents do the Seahawks have?

There's potentially going to be a large amount of turnover for the Seahawks over the next few weeks as they have 19 unrestricted free agents and four restricted free agents. That's nearly half of a 53-man roster.

Who did the Seahawks draft?

2019 Seattle Seahawks draft
RoundPickPlayer
129L. J. Collier
247Marquise Blair
264DK Metcalf
388Cody Barton