Geno Smith linked in trade with Seahawks and one surprising team

Geno Smith wants an extension from the Seattle Seahawks. Of course, he does and he should. Every person who works for a company wants to know their future in that company is secure. The question is how much Smith wants from Seattle and how much Seattle wants to pay him.

Smith is also 34 years old, though he was a backup for so long that he didn’t take as much punishment as most other quarterbacks his age. Sure, he has taken a lot of hits since becoming QB1 for Seattle in 2022 because the offensive line has been so poor, but he sat on the bench for a half-decade before that. The quarterback also has a great arm and throws with accuracy.

If Seattle doesn’t want Smith around long-term, there is likely another team willing to take a chance on him. There is no guarantee, though, that should Seattle entertain a trade for Smith another team would give much back in return for the quarterback. There are several reasons for this, including the fact Smith could hit free agency after the 2025 season.

Could a trade of Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith to the Cleveland Browns be an option?

One NFL beat reporter has an interesting idea on one team that might be willing to give up a bit to get Smith. Dan Labbe of Cleveland.com suggested recently on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland that the Browns might want Smith. The scenario makes sense, in theory.

The Browns presumed starting quarterback Deshaun Watson tore his Achilles near the end of the season, and he could miss all of 2025. Plus, Watson has not been very good for Cleveland since going to the team in a trade with the Houston Texans in 2022. He has torn his Achilles before, so he is definitely an injury risk for the rest of his career.