For the third time this week, the Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback has missed practice. Geno Smith has been dealing with nagging knee and hip injuries, which caused him to not only miss practice, but generated enough concern to warrant MRI tests.
Fortunately, the MRI did produce positive results for Smith and the Seahawks, as he is not expected to miss much time. However, it is notable he is still absent from practice.
Geno Smith (knee, hip) not present for the third consecutive start of practice. Sam Howell, P.J. Walker throw again in 9th practice of #Seahawks training camp.
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— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) August 2, 2024
As ESPN reported, initial tests on Geno Smith's knee revealed no real damage. But he sat out practice Friday while tests on his hip were completed. It remains expected he won't miss much, if any, time. But the team is still waiting results of all tests: https://t.co/3Ol0Hfb188
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) August 2, 2024
It appears Seattle and Smith are being cautious, which is commendable. There is no reason to risk further injury when you have already received a favorable report.
As I wrote earlier today, the NFL is a next man up league. Sam Howell taking the bulk of first team snaps is to be expected, of course. This is a prime opportunity for him to gain valuable experience with the starters, especially a chance to develop further chemistry with DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
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