As the first official 53-man rosters were set Saturday, the Seahawks went with a fairly young squad.
Seattle also added star pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney in a blockbuster trade.
However, one thing remains to be seen: Who will serve as Russell Wilson's backup?
The question will eventually be answered but for now, there is no second-string quarterback behind the six-time Pro Bowl player.
The Seahawks released a potential No. 2 in Paxton Lynch on Friday with the thought that another veteran, Geno Smith, would fill the role. But in a number of cuts to the team's more seasoned players the following day, Smith was released as well.
With Geno Smith cut, Seahawks don't have a backup quarterback at the moment.
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) August 31, 2019
It shouldn't worry Seahawks' fans.
Wilson has yet to miss a game in his seven-year career, or even an in-season practice but the dual-threat quarterback, who plays behind a notoriously unreliable offensive line, still needs some help and Seattle moved quickly to secure it.
According to ESPN, Smith will return as QB2.
QB Geno Smith tells me he is going to sign with the Seattle #Seahawks.
— ig: josinaanderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 1, 2019