Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith missed Sunday’s 30-13 loss Green Bay Packers with a knee injury.
Smith was hit by a Packers defender Edgerrin Cooperwhich rolled Smith’s ankle. Smith struggled off the field, throwing his helmet as he reached the sideline. Shortly afterwards, he left the field accompanied by the coaches, who went to the locker room.
Smith did not return after being hit. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald later said Smith’s knee “structurally… looks like it’s fine.”
“This guy [is] probably the toughest player I’ve ever played against” McDonald told reporters. “The situation was serious enough that he did not return to play.”
McDonald also added that Smith will undergo more testing and his status for next week’s game against the Minnesota Vikings is unknown.
Sam Howellwho was acquired in an off-season trade with the company Washington’s commandersreplaced Smith. He only played one snap for Seattle before taking the field, with his team trailing 20-6. He completed just 5 of 14 passes for just 24 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions.
Smith entered the NFC matchup second in the league in attempts, completions and passing yards, but before he was injured, he threw an interception in the end zone for the fourth time this season. He was 15 of 19 for 149 yards and a pick.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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