Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith carries a $44.5 million cap hit next season, which is a hefty price for a player that has yet to win a playoff game. That being said, Smith did have a decent year for the Seahawks in his third season as the starter.

ESPN's Bill Barnwell weighs in on the route the Seattle Seahawks should pursue with Geno Smith and the future of their quarterback position.

The veteran quarterback's future with the team is a hot topic. What are the different paths Seattle could take?

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith faces an uncertain future after missing the playoffs for the second year in a row. Smith has been good for the Seahawks, leading them to 10 wins this season, but it hasn't been enough to get the team to the goals that they set themselves out for.

With Coby Bryant rising into the starting lineup and becoming a star at free safety, the Seahawks can afford to let Rayshawn Jenkins go one year into the two-year deal he signed last March. Jenkins played relatively well early in the 2024 season but he's expendable now and cutting him would save the team $5.28 million.

Perhaps no NFL team this offseason faces a more difficult decision with regards to the quarterback position than the Seattle Seahawks. With Geno Smith they have a strong starter, but they could also save a ton of cap room by cutting him.