The Seattle Seahawks made a significant move during the offseason as they were able to trade with the Washington Commanders for quarterback Sam Howell.
The Seattle Seahawks needed a backup quarterback to Geno Smith going into the 2024 season after their previous backup Drew Lock signed a one-year deal with the New York Giants during free agency, leaving the team with a gaping hole at the most important position in sports.
Sam Howell may now have some competition for the role of Geno Smith's backup in the fall.
49ers RBs coach Bobby Turner said undrafted rookie RB Cody Schrader is a good fit into their system and he was able to detail how they operate during the interview process. “I already saw what we do on the tape,” Turner said, via Matt Barrows of The Athletic.
The Seattle Seahawks have Geno Smith leading the quarterback room and acquired Sam Howell via trade from the Washington Commanders to back him up, but the team still doesn't have a definite franchise signal caller, at least in the eyes of some experts.
Entering the 2024 draft season, many thought the Seattle Seahawks would be one of the teams eager to take a quarterback in the first round. However, at pick No.
Closing in on the conclusion of his first OTAs with the Seattle Seahawks, offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb still has a ways to go installing his offensive scheme and figuring out how to best utilize his personnel in his first NFL coaching experience.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell might not have been brought in this offseason to be a starter for the upcoming season, but that doesn’t mean he’s not motivated.
One of the worst things that can happen to a quarterback is being in a poor position. That is what Sam Howell had with the Washington Commanders. It was a situation marred by a leaky offensive line and a tumultuous ownership and front office situation.
Quarterback Sam Howell filled his backup role as best he could while learning behind Washington Commanders quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke.
RENTON, Wash. - Entrusted with running Eric Bieniemy's offense as a first-year starter with the Washington Commanders last season, new Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell played in a system many of his peers would envy, as he led the league with over 600 pass attempts in 17 starts.
Seahawks' Sam Howell spoke with reporters about returning to a backup role after he made 17 starts with the Commanders last season.
It's never easy to go from a starter to a backup, but it's the harsh reality that several NFL quarterbacks endure each year. This year, Sam Howell is one of those quarterbacks.
Seattle ended up trading for Sam Howell as the Washington Commanders prepared to draft Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 pick in last month’s draft.
The Seattle Seahawks surprised the NFL this offseason when they traded for quarterback Sam Howell. The price wasn't too high, as it was two pick swaps.
Sam Howell recently spoke about how Patriots' Drake Maye, referred to as Howell's "best friend," will grow while learning from Jacoby Brissett.
One of the things the Los Angeles Rams front office wanted to do this offseason was to find a solid, reliable backup for quarterback Matthew Stafford. And Sean McVay and his staff had their eyes on an ideal player for that role in former Washington Commanders starter Sam Howell.
When the Rams signed Jimmy Garoppolo to back up starting QB Matthew Stafford, one could say it was the team’s Plan B.
The QB is renowned for his impressive arm strength and fearless approach to the game.
The Seattle Seahawks had some competition for QB Sam Howell.
Throughout the 2024 offseason, signs have pointed to Geno Smith remaining atop the Seahawks’ quarterback depth chart for at least one more year. Seattle's new head coach recently provided clarity to the situation.
With the Commanders having the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, Howell became expendable.
The Washington Commanders are trading QB Sam Howell to the Seattle Seahawks, a move that could have a huge impact on the upcoming NFL Draft.
The Commanders have some big decisions to make regarding the quarterback position this offseason. Fortunately for them, they could get some decent value for one of their current quarterbacks if they decide to go in a different direction.
According to Ralph Vacchiano, multiple NFL sources have told him the Commanders could get trade interest in QB Sam Howell this offseason. Vacchiano notes
Will the Commanders stick with Sam Howell, hand the reins to Brissett, or look for a solution in the draft?
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