Geno Smith Stays With Seahawks

     Former local high school quarterback Geno Smith will be staying with the Seattle Seahawks. He is expected to sign a one-year contract worth $3.5 million. 

     He backed up Russell Wilson in Seattle last season. Smith compiled 65 passes for 702 passing yards and five touchdowns in four contests. 

     Smith played high school football with the Miramar Patriots and helped them reach the FHSAA Class 6A state semifinals in 2008 against the Miami Northwestern Bulls. He later attended West Virginia University. 

     He has been in the National Football League for the past eight seasons. Smith had stints with the New York Jets, New York Giants, Los Angeles Chargers and Seattle Seahawks.