Latest Geno Smith News

NFL owners unanimously approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle

Mar. 25, 2024 14:58 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent. A violation will result in a 15-yard penalty and could ultimately result in...

Drew Lock says he is coming to the Giants as a pushy backup quarterback

Mar. 15, 2024 14:57 PM EDT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Just days after joining the New York Giants as a free agent, quarterback Drew Lock is clearing the air about his decision to leave Seattle and move to the East Coast. Contrary to what Seahawks general manager John Schneider expressed, Lock said the...

Seahawks acquiring QB Sam Howell in a trade with the Commanders

Mar. 14, 2024 18:51 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sam Howell is going to the Seattle Seahawks, a move that gives them a quarterback with experience to pair with starter Geno Smith and upgrades the Washington Commanders' draft capital. Seattle is getting Howell and fourth- and sixth-round picks from Washington for...

Seahawks' makeover begins as Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs and Will Dissly are released

Mar. 05, 2024 16:48 PM EST

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks' remodel under new coach Mike Macdonald started Tuesday as the team released safeties Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs, and tight end Will Dissly in moves that will give the team a boost of salary cap space ahead of the start of the new league year. ...

New Bears coordinators Shane Waldron and Eric Washington look to improve 7-10 team

Feb. 22, 2024 17:48 PM EST

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The question about the Chicago Bears quarterback situation for the 2024 season hasn’t been decided. New Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron is certain he’ll be able to make it work whether with quarterback Justin Fields or the first pick in the...

‘Unicorn event’ allows Ryan Grubb to stay in Seattle as new offensive coordinator for Seahawks

Feb. 15, 2024 23:44 PM EST

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Ryan Grubb said he was all-in on making the move to Alabama and being the offensive coordinator for the Crimson Tide. That was until someone Grubb connected with a year ago at the NFL combine reached out to gauge his interest in an opportunity that allowed him...

AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year

Feb. 08, 2024 22:51 PM EST

The NFL Comeback Player of the Year as awarded by The Associated Press and selected by a nationwide panel of media: 2023 — Joe Flacco, QB, Cleveland 2022 — Geno Smith, QB, Seattle 2021 — Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati 2020 — Alex...

Baker Mayfield helps NFC to early lead over AFC in revamped Pro Bowl Games

Feb. 01, 2024 21:46 PM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay’s Baker Mayfield beat Houston’s C.J. Stroud in the Precision Passing skills challenge, helping the NFC build a 12-6 lead over the AFC on the opening night of the 2024 Pro Bowl Games. The made-for-TV Pro Bowl Skills Show, aired Thursday night from...

Bears hire Kerry Joseph as their quarterbacks coach

Jan. 26, 2024 20:54 PM EST

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears hired Kerry Joseph as their quarterbacks coach on Friday, reuniting him with new offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. It’s not clear if Joseph and Waldron will be working with Justin Fields next season or maybe Caleb Williams. The Bears...

Bears hire Seahawks' Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator

Jan. 23, 2024 17:57 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears hired Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator on Tuesday, hoping he can get the most out of Justin Fields or a new quarterback if they draft one with the No. 1 overall pick. Waldron joins coach Matt Eberflus' staff after spending the past three...