Suddenly, the Seattle Seahawks could be facing a major question at quarterback.
Starter Geno Smith exited Sunday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers with a knee injury and is questionable to return, the team announced in the second half.
Smith was hit low by Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, who rolled over Smith’s ankle. Smith limped off the field, throwing his helmet as he reached the sideline. He walked off the field a short time later, accompanied to the locker room by trainers.
Sam Howell, who was acquired in an off-season trade with Washington, replaced Smith. He’d played just one snap for Seattle prior to entering the game with his team trailing 20-6.
The 34-year-old Smith has revived his career over the past three seasons in Seattle, emerging as a capable dual-threat quarterback.
Smith entered the NFC showdown second in the league in attempts, completions and passing yards, but he struggled before he was hurt, throwing his fourth end-zone interception this season. He was 15 of 19 for 149 yards and the pick.
–with files from The Associated Press
