Seahawks QB Geno Smith, Rams WR Cooper Kupp both sidelined by injuries in 2nd half
1 year, 1 month ago

Seahawks QB Geno Smith, Rams WR Cooper Kupp both sidelined by injuries in 2nd half

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Seattle quarterback Geno Smith and Los Angeles receiver Cooper Kupp were both sidelined in the second half of the Seahawks’ game against the Rams on Sunday. Kupp injured his right ankle late in the first half when a Seattle defender stepped on it. The Super Bowl 56 MVP went to the locker room before halftime and tested the ankle on the sideline in the third quarter, but was ultimately ruled out for the game by the Rams. He missed the second half of last season following ankle surgery, and he missed the first four games of this season with a hamstring injury.

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Seahawks QB Geno Smith exits with knee injury against Green Bay and will undergo testing
1 week ago

Seahawks QB Geno Smith exits with knee injury against Green Bay and will undergo testing

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — An awkward hit ended quarterback Geno Smith’s night and may have done serious damage to the Seahawks’ playoff chances. Smith left Seattle’s 30-13 loss to Green Bay on Sunday night with a right knee injury and was replaced by Sam Howell midway through the third quarter. Seattle coach Mike Macdonald said there did not appear to be any …

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter

Live Mint  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Geno Smith was once considered a major part of the New York Jets' future, a potential franchise quarterback with a big smile and an even bigger arm. “It’s the biggest game of the year because it’s the next game,” insisted Smith, who beat the Jets in 2022 in Seattle. “But obviously because I was drafted there, …

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Geno Smith was once considered a major part of the New York Jets’ future, a potential franchise quarterback with a big smile and an even bigger arm. “It’s the biggest game of the year because it’s the next game,” insisted Smith, who beat the Jets in 2022 in Seattle. “But obviously because I was drafted there, …

Seahawks have new life after Geno Smith’s possibly season-saving TD run
1 month ago

Seahawks have new life after Geno Smith’s possibly season-saving TD run

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith delivered in one of the season’s biggest moments and boosted Seattle to a much-needed victory over the rival San Francisco 49ers. Smith’s 13-yard touchdown run with 12 seconds left gave Seattle a 20-17 victory on Sunday, its first win over San Francisco since 2021. While it wasn’t Smith’s best statistical performance of the season, …

Geno Smith’s late TD run leads the Seahawks past the 49ers 20-17
1 month ago

Geno Smith’s late TD run leads the Seahawks past the 49ers 20-17

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Geno Smith scampered past the tired San Francisco defense for the go-ahead score in the closing seconds and struck the iconic Stephen Curry “night night” pose. Smith capped the 80-yard drive with a 13-yard scramble with 12 seconds remaining, giving the Seahawks their second win in seven games with a 20-17 victory over the 49ers on …

Rams-Raiders takeaways: Cooper Kupp should return Thursday but Braden Fiske up in air
2 months ago

Rams-Raiders takeaways: Cooper Kupp should return Thursday but Braden Fiske up in air

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp should be back in uniform Thursday to face the Minnesota Vikings. Star receiver Cooper Kupp sat out a fourth consecutive game because of an ankle injury, but coach Sean McVay said he expected Kupp to be back for Thursday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium. Quarterback Matthew Stafford said he was excited about …

Good news, bad news: Rams’ Cooper Kupp not placed on injured list but is wearing cast
3 months ago

Good news, bad news: Rams’ Cooper Kupp not placed on injured list but is wearing cast

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp is wearing a cast on his injured ankle and could miss several games. On a day the Rams placed safety John Johnson III and offensive lineman Jonah Jackson on the team’s seemingly never-ending list of players on injured reserve, the Rams did not take that step with Kupp, who suffered an ankle injury Sunday during a …

Another standout performance by Geno Smith reiterates his value to the Seahawks
3 months ago

Another standout performance by Geno Smith reiterates his value to the Seahawks

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — At one point this summer, Geno Smith’s representatives reached out to the Seattle Seahawks wondering if they wanted to start discussions on a contract extension. But if Smith continues to play the way he did on Sunday in Seattle’s 23-20 overtime win over New England, a decision on the QB’s future with the Seahawks may get more …

Cooper Kupp will be out for several weeks after spraining his ankle among Rams’ latest injury woes
3 months ago

Cooper Kupp will be out for several weeks after spraining his ankle among Rams’ latest injury woes

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Receiver Cooper Kupp is likely to miss several games for the Los Angeles Rams after spraining his ankle in their loss at Arizona last weekend. McVay also said center Jonah Jackson and safety John Johnson are expected to be out for several weeks with shoulder injuries, adding to the Rams’ extensive injury problems just two weeks into …

Geno Smith dazzles in brief appearance in preseason finale, Seahawks beat Browns 37-33
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Geno Smith dazzles in brief appearance in preseason finale, Seahawks beat Browns 37-33

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Geno Smith’s brief preseason cameo only added to the anticipation of what he might be able to do in Seattle’s offense when the games start counting. Smith dazzled in his only series of the preseason, throwing a 21-yard touchdown pass to DK Metcalf to help the Seahawks beat the Cleveland Browns 37-33 on Saturday night. Smith had watched …

Geno Smith, Seahawks improve playoff chances in rallying to beat the Titans
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Geno Smith, Seahawks improve playoff chances in rallying to beat the Titans

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Seattle Seahawks are winning when it matters most, and they’ve put themselves right back in the mix for a playoff berth. Geno Smith threw his second touchdown pass of the fourth quarter on a 5-yarder to Colby Parkinson with 57 seconds left and the Seahawks more than kept their playoff hopes alive by beating the Tennessee …

Drew Lock provides a spark as well as mistakes for Seahawks in 1st start in place of injured Smith
1 year ago

Drew Lock provides a spark as well as mistakes for Seahawks in 1st start in place of injured Smith

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Drew Lock couldn’t have scripted a much better beginning to his first start for the Seattle Seahawks than capping his initial drive with a touchdown pass to DK Metcalf. “I’m trying to balance the feeling of just finally playing again, and how good that feels and also not getting it done.” Lock got his first start …

Seahawks QB Geno Smith a game-time decision vs. 49ers due to groin injury
1 year ago

Seahawks QB Geno Smith a game-time decision vs. 49ers due to groin injury

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks listed quarterback Geno Smith as questionable for Sunday’s game against San Francisco. Seattle coach Pete Carroll said after practice on Friday that Smith “tweaked his groin” on Thursday when he stumbled over somebody. The injury could lead to backup Drew Lock making his first start since being acquired by the Seahawks as part of …

Rams running game gets a boost with return of Kyren Williams
1 year ago

Rams running game gets a boost with return of Kyren Williams

LA Times  

The Rams offense under Sean McVay historically is at its best when an effective rushing attack creates play-action passing opportunities. So the return of running back Kyren Williams, and receiver Cooper Kupp’s perseverance to play through an ankle injury should provide the Rams with a boost Sunday when they play the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. …

QB Geno Smith leaving question of who starts for Seahawks in hands of the coaches
1 year, 1 month ago

QB Geno Smith leaving question of who starts for Seahawks in hands of the coaches

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — Geno Smith is leaving the decision about whether he’ll play Thursday night in the hands of Pete Carroll and the rest of the Seattle Seahawks coaching staff. That’s up to coach,” Smith said on Tuesday, two days before the Seahawks host San Francisco in a key matchup in the NFC West race. Smith left last Sunday’s loss …

Seahawks believe QB Geno Smith should make it back in time for Thursday’s game vs. 49ers
1 year, 1 month ago

Seahawks believe QB Geno Smith should make it back in time for Thursday’s game vs. 49ers

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says he believes quarterback Geno Smith will be able to recover from an arm injury in time for Thursday’s game against San Francisco. Carroll said Smith likely won’t participate in practice for a couple of days to give his arm rest and get additional treatment. Carroll initially gave an update on Smith’s …

Geno Smith’s arm injury one of many frustrations for Seahawks
1 year, 1 month ago

Geno Smith’s arm injury one of many frustrations for Seahawks

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — After his initial evaluation for what the Seahawks called a bruised triceps, Seattle quarterback Geno Smith tried to complete several soft tosses, shaking out his right arm after each throw, before dejectedly sitting down on a cooler. Smith eventually returned to the game, but he’s not sure whether he’ll be able to play when Seattle hosts NFC …

Geno Smith’s big throws and Jason Myers’ walk-off field goal lift Seahawks past Commanders 29-26
1 year, 1 month ago

Geno Smith’s big throws and Jason Myers’ walk-off field goal lift Seahawks past Commanders 29-26

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Given the opportunity for some more heroics in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter, Geno Smith was nearly flawless. Smith led a pair of scoring drives late in the fourth quarter, the second leading to Jason Myers’ 43-yard field goal as time expired, and Seattle held off the Washington Commanders 29-26 on Sunday. Smith and Washington QB …

Geno Smith’s 2nd TD pass to Tyler Lockett lifts the Seahawks to a 37-31 OT win over the Lions
1 year, 3 months ago

Geno Smith’s 2nd TD pass to Tyler Lockett lifts the Seahawks to a 37-31 OT win over the Lions

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Geno Smith, Tyler Lockett and the Seattle Seahawks showed their season-opening lopsided loss may have been just an aberration. 1.” Detroit rallied after Smith threw a go-ahead, 3-yard touchdown pass to Lockett early in the fourth and Tre Brown returned a Jared Goff interception 40 yards for a score on the ensuring drive to give Seattle a 31-21 …

Los Angeles Rams put WR Cooper Kupp on injured reserve with lingering hamstring issue
1 year, 3 months ago

Los Angeles Rams put WR Cooper Kupp on injured reserve with lingering hamstring issue

Associated Press  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams have placed receiver Cooper Kupp on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least their first four games. The Rams also put new tight end Hunter Long on injured reserve Saturday, one day before their season opener at Seattle. The Rams also signed kicker Brett Maher and quarterback Brett Rypien from their practice …

Rams place Cooper Kupp on injured reserve because of hamstring injury
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams place Cooper Kupp on injured reserve because of hamstring injury

LA Times  

The season has not begun and the Rams already know they could struggle the first four games — if not longer. On Saturday, the Rams placed star receiver Cooper Kupp on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury, a major blow for a team set to open its season Sunday at Seattle. Coach Sean McVay announced this week that Kupp …

Rams star receiver Cooper Kupp will miss season opener; injured-reserve list next?
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams star receiver Cooper Kupp will miss season opener; injured-reserve list next?

LA Times  

Rams star receiver Cooper Kupp, who has been nursing a hamstring injury, will not play in the opener Sunday at Seattle, coach Sean McVay said Wednesday. We don’t have to make that decision quite yet.” Without Kupp, the Rams’ receiving corps could include Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell and rookie Puka Nacua or Ben Skowronek as starters. “I’m really looking forward …

Rams’ Cooper Kupp out Week 1 vs. Seahawks with hamstring injury
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams’ Cooper Kupp out Week 1 vs. Seahawks with hamstring injury

New York Times  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp will be out Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, coach Sean McVay said, adding that Kupp’s availability past that time is still unknown. The Rams could place Kupp on injured reserve, which would require him to miss at least four games, but McVay said Wednesday they may not have to do …

Rams WR Cooper Kupp is still in Minnesota to see a specialist for hamstring injury
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams WR Cooper Kupp is still in Minnesota to see a specialist for hamstring injury

Associated Press  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp was in Minnesota on Monday to see a specialist for his latest injury. Kupp’s hamstring injury has slowed him for roughly five weeks since he pulled up in practice at training camp on Aug. 1, and the Super Bowl 56 MVP had a setback last week. “I think the most …

What Cooper Kupp’s injury might mean for the Rams
1 year, 4 months ago

What Cooper Kupp’s injury might mean for the Rams

LA Times  

Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp talks to coach Sean McVay during a practice in Irvine over the weekend. “We’ve got a bunch of guys that are doing that right now and looking forward to giving them more opportunities and letting those guys kind of go do their thing.” Yet McVay, LaFleur and Stafford cannot be confident that the offense will …

Cooper Kupp leaves Rams practice with hamstring injury; Sean McVay unsure of severity
1 year, 4 months ago

Cooper Kupp leaves Rams practice with hamstring injury; Sean McVay unsure of severity

LA Times  

Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford and Aaron Donald are the pillars of the Rams. Coach Sean McVay said immediately after practice he did not know specifics about Kupp’s situation. “And obviously, we’re much better when he’s here and you hope he’s going to be OK.” Kupp, Stafford and Donald are the Rams’ highest paid-players. “As of right now, I don’t think …

Unanswered Seahawks questions: Geno Smith’s consistency, Jamal Adams’ health
1 year, 5 months ago

Unanswered Seahawks questions: Geno Smith’s consistency, Jamal Adams’ health

New York Times  

The Seahawks will report to training camp July 25 before holding their first practice July 26. Through the first two weeks of the 2022 season, Seattle’s conservative approach on offense resulted in Geno Smith leading the league in completion percentage albeit while ranking 20th in yards per attempt and dead last in air yards per attempt. Walker dominating the carries …

Geno Smith gets the spotlight after new deal with Seahawks
1 year, 9 months ago

Geno Smith gets the spotlight after new deal with Seahawks

Associated Press  

Geno Smith finally got the payday and recognition that had eluded him for most of his career. “The contract is fulfilling, but I just love playing football,” Smith said Thursday after signing his new three-year deal with the Seahawks. “It’s just a way for both parties to make it work,” Smith said. Smith led the Seahawks to a 9-8 record …

Seahawks, QB Geno Smith reach agreement on 3-year deal
1 year, 9 months ago

Seahawks, QB Geno Smith reach agreement on 3-year deal

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks agreed to terms with quarterback Geno Smith on a three-year contract Monday that keeps the AP comeback player of the year in the Pacific Northwest. Smith and Seattle’s leaders made it clear after the season ended with a 41-23 loss to San Francisco in the opening round of the playoffs they all wanted the …

Why Seahawks could keep Geno Smith … and still draft a quarterback early
1 year, 9 months ago

Why Seahawks could keep Geno Smith … and still draft a quarterback early

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Seahawks are still in the process of negotiating a new contract with Geno Smith. At the same time, Carroll and Schneider made it clear during separate media availabilities at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday afternoon that independent of Smith’s status with the team, Seattle is going to consider selecting a quarterback early in the draft. “We …

Seahawks’ 2023 free agents: Geno Smith likely stays, but who goes?
1 year, 10 months ago

Seahawks’ 2023 free agents: Geno Smith likely stays, but who goes?

New York Times  

Geno Smith is Seattle’s most important free agent, but general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll also have several other notable players slated to hit the market this offseason. Schneider in those radio interviews said that he has a “drop-dead number” in negotiations, meaning he’d like to keep Smith in Seattle but at a salary that benefits both parties. …

McVay: Rams WR Kupp probably out for rest of season
2 years ago

McVay: Rams WR Kupp probably out for rest of season

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp is likely to miss the rest of the season with his sprained right ankle, coach Sean McVay says. McVay announced Tuesday that he doesn’t expect Kupp to play again this season, although he left open the slightest possibility the 2021 AP Offensive Player of the Year could return. “Aaron, there’s still …

Bad day from Geno Smith, shaky run defense doom Seahawks
2 years ago

Bad day from Geno Smith, shaky run defense doom Seahawks

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — For most of this season, the Seattle Seahawks have not faced a day where Geno Smith was unable to make up for whatever issues were on the other side of the ball. And coupled with Seattle’s inability to slow the Panthers’ run game, the Seahawks were left trying to explain a third defeat in their past four games. …

Smith keeps adding chapters to comeback season in Seattle
2 years ago

Smith keeps adding chapters to comeback season in Seattle

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — One of the missing pieces from Geno Smith’s terrific comeback season for the Seattle Seahawks was directing something memorable late in the game. That finally happened Sunday when Smith led a game-winning drive in the final minutes as Seattle rallied past the Los Angeles Rams for a 27-23 victory in a must-win game for the Seahawks’ playoff …

Geno Smith hits Metcalf for late TD, Seahawks top Rams 27-23
2 years ago

Geno Smith hits Metcalf for late TD, Seahawks top Rams 27-23

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Whenever Geno Smith looked across the line in the final minutes at SoFi Stadium, he saw an inspired Bobby Wagner leading an entire Los Angeles Rams team desperately in need of a victory. DK Metcalf caught an 8-yard touchdown pass from Smith with 36 seconds to play, completing the Seahawks’ late rally for a 27-23 win over …

Injured Cooper Kupp will be missing Rams’ practice and Sean McVay takes blame
2 years, 1 month ago

Injured Cooper Kupp will be missing Rams’ practice and Sean McVay takes blame

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp walks off the field with medical staff after injuring his ankle late in the game against San Francisco. The ankle injury star receiver Cooper Kupp suffered in the final minutes of the Rams’ 31-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers is not expected to sideline him for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, McVay said …

Smith, error-prone Seahawks struggle in 27-11 loss to Bears
2 years, 4 months ago

Smith, error-prone Seahawks struggle in 27-11 loss to Bears

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Geno Smith’s chance to gain an edge over Drew Lock for Seattle’s starting quarterback job was hindered by his team’s sloppy performance. Smith and the Seahawks were overwhelmed in a 27-11 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday night in the second preseason game for both teams, which was mostly a dud from Seattle’s standpoint. Exacerbating Seattle’s offensive …

Rams’ Cooper Kupp still learning his most valuable lessons with 49ers ahead
2 years, 10 months ago

Rams’ Cooper Kupp still learning his most valuable lessons with 49ers ahead

LA Times  

Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has his sights set on the football as a pass from Matthew Stafford comes down past Buccaneers defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. But as the Rams prepare to play the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game Sunday at SoFi Stadium, Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell said Kupp and …

Russell Wilson looks like he’ll be out for a while. So Seahawks’ Geno Smith era may begin
3 years, 2 months ago

Russell Wilson looks like he’ll be out for a while. So Seahawks’ Geno Smith era may begin

New York Times  

Russell Wilson is unable to adequately throw a football. “I’m really going to try not to talk about the details of it because I don’t know,” coach Pete Carroll said Friday morning. I want to go to the specialist and make sure he tells us, but there is something going on and we have to figure out the extent of …

Seahawks in a world of hurt after loss to Rams, Russell Wilson’s finger injury
3 years, 2 months ago

Seahawks in a world of hurt after loss to Rams, Russell Wilson’s finger injury

New York Times  

Seattle’s home stadium has always felt like a magical place, at least as long as Pete Carroll has been the head coach. That’s just plain and simple.” Seattle, even before Wilson suffered a middle finger dislocation on his throwing hand, wasn’t doing its job on either side of the ball in the second half. “We can’t have guys third-and-10 and …

Washington QB Alex Smith retires after comeback from gruesome leg injury
3 years, 8 months ago

Washington QB Alex Smith retires after comeback from gruesome leg injury

LA Times  

Washington quarterback Alex Smith looks to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles on Jan. 3. Alex Smith retired Monday after making an improbable comeback from a gruesome broken leg, saying he’s ready to leave the NFL but believing he’s still able to play quarterback. “Because even though I’ve got plenty of snaps left in me, after 16 years of giving this …

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