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• Seahawks' Sam Howell: Plays 25 snaps in 2024

  01/09/2025 • By RotoWire

  Howell completed five of 14 passes for 24 yards and an interception and rushed once for two yards across three games during the 2024 season. Howell played just 25 snaps this season, 24 of which were in relief of an injured Geno Smith in Week 15 against the Packers. Howell's numbers are unappealing, but he should still be considered a formidable backup moving forward, as he posted 3,946 passing yards, 21 touchdowns and 21 interceptions in 2023 for the Commanders. Smith and Howell both have one year remaining on their respective contracts, so as long as Smith isn't cut as a cap casualty, Howell's two years removed from being able to compete for a starting job.

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• Seahawks' Sam Howell: Week 16 Waiver Priority List

  12/17/2024 • By Jamey Eisenberg

  Howell could start in Week 16 against Minnesota if Geno Smith (knee) is out, and Howell might be useful in deeper Superflex and two-quarterback leagues. You just have to hope he's better than how he played in relief of Smith in Week 15 against Green Bay. Howell was 5-of-14 passing for 24 yards and an interception, along with one carry for 2 yards, and he was sacked four times. It's a tough matchup against the Vikings, but Howell will hopefully improve with a week of practice.

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• Seahawks' Sam Howell: Struggles in relief Sunday

  12/16/2024 • By RotoWire

  Howell took over for Geno Smith (knee) in the second half of Sunday's 30-13 loss to Green Bay, completing just five of 14 pass attempts for 24 yards and an interception. He added one carry for two yards. Howell did not fare well in his first extended look since joining the Seahawks this past offseason. The former Commander took over for an injured Smith early in the second half and finished with an abysmal 14.6 passer rating on 14 attempts. Smith's knee injury didn't appear to be season-ending, but the team will run tests on the veteran starter Monday. In the event Howell is asked to start in Week 16, he would make for a poor fantasy choice in almost any format given his track record for inaccuracy combined with a tough opponent (the Vikings).

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• Seahawks' Sam Howell: Efficient in second exhibition game

  08/18/2024 • By RotoWire

  Howell completed 11 of 14 passes for 153 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Saturday's 16-15 preseason loss to the Titans. He added two rushes for 11 yards. The Seahawks have shown little interest in playing their starters this preseason, leaving Howell to handle the majority of the exhibition contests. He played a clean game Saturday and dropped a beautiful pass into the arms of Easop Winston late in the first quarter for a 23-yard touchdown. Geno Smith remains the clear starter in Seattle, but Howell has looked like a very serviceable backup.

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• Seahawks' Sam Howell: Headed for Seattle

  03/14/2024 • By RotoWire

  The Commanders are sending Howell, a fourth-round draft pick and a sixth-rounder to the Seahawks in exchange for third and fifth-round draft choices, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. With Howell no longer in the mix, Washington figures to use the No. 2 overall pick in April's NFL Draft on a new franchise QB. Meanwhile, Howell, who started all 17 of the Commanders' regular-season games in 2023, fills the void created by Drew Lock's departure in free agency and gives the Seahawks an alternative to incumbent No. 1 signal-caller Geno Smith.

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