Smith made a quick visit to the blue medical tent and then returned to the locker room. A few minutes later.
He was back on the Seahawks’ bench, but NBC’s coverage captured him shaking his head and grimacing.
Howell was traded to the Seahawks from the Washington Commanders in March. In return for its third- and fifth-round selections in the 2024 NFL draft, Seattle was given Howell.
A fourth- and a sixth-round pick. In Week 15, he will replace Smith for the second time this season and the first since he took a single snap in Week 7.
Prior to the season, Hall, a former Minnesota Vikings fifth-round selection, joined the Seahawks’ practice squad. Prior to this week, Seattle promoted him to the active roster.
