The Seattle Seahawks were in search of a second quarterback to back up Geno Smith after Drew Lock left for the New York Giants. Many speculated that the team would draft a quarterback, with Michael Penix Jr. being a popular choice due to his ties to Seattle’s offensive coordinator. However, Seahawks General Manager John Schneider shocked everyone by trading for Sam Howell, a quarterback from the Washington Commanders on the east coast.
At 24 years old and with two years of NFL experience, Howell has shown promise despite a challenging season with the struggling Commanders. With equal numbers of touchdowns and interceptions last year, Howell’s potential was evident even on a struggling team. While his performance in 2023 was mixed, Schneider clearly sees something in Howell that led him to bring the quarterback to Seattle.
Seahawks Wire has highlights from Sam Howell’s 2023 season available for fans to watch. The website also provides updates on the team’s latest news and developments, including potential victories against the 49ers, player training sessions, and preseason win predictions. Whether Howell thrives in Seattle or elsewhere remains to be seen, but his acquisition suggests he was worth a closer look.