The Seattle Seahawks have listed quarterback Geno Smith as questionable for Sunday’s road rematch against the San Francisco 49ers after he appeared on the injury report with a new groin issue on Thursday.
Seattle signed veteran quarterback Sean Mannion to the practice squad on Friday morning, reuniting him with offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, who was already preparing for the worst-case scenario. The former Oregon State standout worked out for the team during the 2022 season and would serve as a backup behind Drew Lock if Smith is unable to play this weekend.
Aside from Smith, the Seahawks listed six other players as questionable to face the 49ers, including running backs Ken Walker III and Zach Charbonnet, who were upgraded to limited at practice on Thursday after sitting out one day prior. Walker has missed the past two games battling an oblique strain, while Charbonnet bruised his knee late in last week’s loss to the Cowboys.
In addition to Walker and/or Charbonnet, Seattle has fourth-year back DeeJay Dallas and rookie Kenny McIntosh on the 53-man roster. Earlier in the day, the team released rookie SaRodorick Thompson Jr. to make room on the practice squad for Mannion.
Third-year receiver Dee Eskridge received a questionable designation after sitting out last week’s loss in Dallas due to bruised ribs, while fellow wideout Dareke Young was not on the final injury report after missing the previous three games with an abdominal injury.
On defense, linebacker Jordyn Brooks was designated questionable despite missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday with what coach Pete Carroll described as a “medial” ankle sprain. Depending on his availability, veteran Devin Bush should see action against the 49ers as a starter or rotational reserve alongside Bobby Wagner.
Furthermore, nose tackle Jarran Reed appeared on the final injury report with a hamstring injury. The veteran defender was not listed on Seattle’s injury report on Wednesday or Thursday, implying that the latest injury occurred during this week’s practice.
If Reed somehow isn’t able to go, the Seahawks will be much thinner along the defensive line, though Leonard Williams should be good to go after missing practice earlier in the week with his own ankle injury. Third-year reserve Myles Adams would be next in line to jump back into the rotation after being a healthy scratch in four of the previous five games.
Tre Brown, the starting cornerback, was also designated as questionable in the secondary due to a heel injury. For the past few weeks, the third-year defensive back has been dealing with nagging injuries, including a sprained toe that has cost him practice time.
With quality depth at cornerback, Mike Jackson would be ready to replace Riq Woolen in the starting lineup if necessary. In Seattle’s base looks, rookie Devon Witherspoon has also played some snaps on the boundary, while second-year defender Coby Bryant could step into the slot if the team wanted the fifth overall pick to primarily play outside without Brown.
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