Who is Sam Howell? The Seahawks enter the game against the Packers for Geno Smith

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The Seattle Seahawks faced an uphill battle in the second half against Green Bay Packers when they were behind 20-3.

The challenge became steeper when they lost starting quarterback Geno Smith to a knee injury in the third quarter. He was listed as questionable to return, but Smith limped to the sideline and had a heating pad on his right knee.

Enter Sam Howell.

Who is Sam Howell? Here’s what you need to know about the Seahawks backup quarterback who will end the “Sunday Night Football” game.

Who is the Seahawks backup quarterback?

Sam Howell is 24 years old. He was selected by the Washington Commanders in the 2022 fifth-round draft pick, played two seasons there before being traded to the Seahawks in the offseason.

The Seahawks also traded several draft picks in the trade.

Sam Howell statistics

Howell had yet to complete a pass this season in two games for the Seahawks.

He played in one game as a rookie in 2022 for Washington. Howell was then the Commanders’ starter in the 2023 season, completing 63.4% of his passes for 4,115 yards, 21 touchdowns and 21 interceptions in 17 games.

Howell was sacked 65 times.

The Commanders moved on from Howell when they selected Jayden Daniels with the second pick in the first round.

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