He’s third in the league in passing yards per game, trailing only Joe Burrow and Jared Goff, and is one of just four starters in the NFL completing more than 70% of their passes, all while leading the Seahawks to a 5-1 record against NFC West competition to keep them in playoff contention.
Smith is currently playing on a three-year deal worth $75 million that was signed in the 2023 offseason. As things stand, the 34-year-old is in line for an extension with the Seahawks in the near future, but according toAlbert Breer, the deal might get take a little longer than expected thanks to the staggering numbers in the QB market.
“The Seahawks love Geno Smith as a player and as a person,” Breer told Prime Video’s Charissa Thompson ahead of Thursday night’s game between the Seahawks and Bears. “That said, the exploding quarterback market does complicate his future. He’s due $25 million in cash next year, there are now nine quarterbacks making more than $50 million per year, and I’m told Geno will be looking for a commitment from the organization this offseason.
For now, the best way Smith can continue to make his case for a new deal is with two more wins to finish out the 2024 regular season, and clinching a playoff berth for the Seahawks.