Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws the ball during warmups before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lumen Field. Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Geno Smith heads to locker room with leg injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated Dec 15, 2024 10:51 PM ET

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith headed to the locker room midway through the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers at Lumen Field in Seattle.

The Seahawks trailed 20-3 and had 1st-and-10 at the Packers’ 24-yard line. Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper broke free during the play and darted straight for Smith.

The Seahawks QB avoided the sack by getting rid of the football. But Smith was unable to dodge Cooper’s low tackle that appeared to affect Geno’s right leg.

Tyler Lockett stayed by Geno Smith's side post-injury. pic.twitter.com/YRq8ruXQZq
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) December 16, 2024

Backup QB Sam Howell came in to replace Smith, who hobbled to the locker room with the help of Seattle’s medical personnel. Smith was later deemed questionable to return. He left the game with a 15-of-19 passing clip for 149 yards and an interception.

Smith had dealt with multiple injuries during the Seahawks’ training camp. But the veteran QB has yet to miss a game this season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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