Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith left Sunday’s 30-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers with a knee damage.
Smith was hit low by Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, who rolled onto Smith’s ankle. Smith limped off the sphere, throwing his helmet when he reached the sideline. He left the sphere a short while later, accompanied to the locker room by the coaches.
Smith didn’t return after the hit. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald stated afterward that Smith’s knee “structurally appears to be like prefer it’s advantageous.”
“This man (is) in all probability the hardest participant I’ve ever seen,” Macdonald told reporters. “It was dangerous sufficient for him to not get again within the sport.”
Macdonald additionally added that Smith will endure additional testing and his standing for subsequent week in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings is unknown.
Sam Howell, acquired in an offseason commerce with the Washington Commanders, changed Smith. He had performed only one snap for Seattle earlier than getting into the sport along with his crew trailing 20-6. He accomplished simply 5 of 14 passes for simply 24 yards with zero touchdowns and one interception.
Smith entered the NFC showdown second within the league in makes an attempt, completions and passing yards, however struggled earlier than getting damage, throwing his fourth end-zone interception this season. He was 15 of 19 for 149 yards and the choose.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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