The Seattle Seahawks came into this offseason trying to figure out what direction the team would go with their quarterback situation for next season. Geno Smith had a career-resurrecting season for the Seahawks in 2022, leading the team to the playoffs after Russell Wilson was traded.
However, it was unclear if the Seahawks would try to draft a quarterback. The Seahawks were able to sign Smith to a deal to keep him in Seattle. The Seahawks have also now re-signed a backup for Smith for next season.
According to Mike Garafolo with the NFL Network, the Seahawks have signed sign Drew Lock to a one-year deal. His contract is worth $4 million in base salary. However, incentives can make that number grow to $7.5 million.
#Seahawks have agreed to terms with QB Drew Lock on a one-year deal worth $4 million base with incentives that can take it to $7.5 million, source says. Seattle brings both Geno Smith and Lock back for 2023.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2023
Lock is a former second-round pick by the Denver Broncos that came over to the Seahawks as a piece of the Russell Wilson trade. Lock did not record any stats for the Seahawks last season.
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