Seahawks to start Geno Smith in preseason opener

Nov 21, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) jogs to the locker room following a 23-13 loss against the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field. Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Seahawks to start Geno Smith at QB in preseason opener

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 8/10/22

The Seattle Seahawks have had one of the few true quarterback battles across the NFL going on at their training camp. The main contenders for the starting gig are veteran Geno Smith and fourth-year pro Drew Lock.

Smith is entering his third year with Seattle -- after spending the last two seasons backing up Russell Wilson. Lock was acquired in the blockbuster March trade with the Denver Broncos that sent Wilson to the AFC West club.

It was reported one week ago that Smith was more first-team reps in practice thus far, so may have the slight edge for now. It appears that heading into the team's first preseason contest on Saturday, the former New York Jets second-round pick may still be at the head of the pack.

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In six games (three starts) last season with the Broncos, Lock went 67-for-111 (60.4 completion percentage) for 787 passing yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, while adding 10 carries for 53 yards and two scores. In four games (three starts) last year, Smith was 65-for-95 (68.4 completion percentage) for 702 passing yards, five touchdowns and one interception.

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