Seattle Seahawks star quarterback Geno Smith is someone who believes in giving back to the community that has done so much for him. Known for his incredible performances on the field, Smith also has a heart of gold. In fact, a year before signing his $105,000,000 extension, Geno Smith had blessed innumerable Seattle families on Thanksgiving.
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Smith, who signed a lucrative $105 million extension earlier this year, won the hearts of Seattle natives by organizing a turkey giveaway drive in 2022. Along with delivering impeccable on-field performances, Smith’s philanthropic acts like these have made him a true fan favorite.
Seahawks QB Brings Joy on Thanksgiving
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith believes in giving back to the community. His generosity knows no bounds. In a sweet and simple gesture back in November 2022, he joined hands with Trey Lamont, the owner of Seattle’s Jerk Shack. Together, they provided Thanksgiving meals to families in need in Seattle. Lamont, who is based out of Florida, brought his philanthropy to Miami in 2022.
Talking to King 5 about Geno and his work, Lamont had said, “Our new quarterback, Geno, he’s been doing an amazing job and we want to make sure that Seattleites show him love, because he’s definitely showing us some love because he’s bringing back a winning culture back to Seattle. It’s definitely giving back to the community and, you know, since I’m in the food industry, I know how hard it is to actually get a turkey this year.”
Kristen Stubbs, who was Smith’s personal assistant at that time, had said, “This is our first time doing the turkey event in Seattle. He’s done some prior for the past like 10 years in Miami, so bringing it here to the 12s now.” Smith has shown that he not only brings victories on game days but also the spirit of philanthropy to the city.
Geno Smith’s Lucrative Contract
As per Spotrac, the current $105,000,000 contract extension of Geno Smith with the Seattle Seahawks is a 3-year agreement worth $75,000,000. This includes $40,000,000 in guaranteed dollars. Smith pockets an average annual salary of $25,000,000. In 2023, Smith will earn a base salary of $1,200,000. However, it’s the substantial signing bonus of $26,100,000 that stands out. On top of it, Smith also has a workout bonus of $200,000. While his cap hit for the team is $10,100,000, the dead cap value stands at $27,500,000.
Geno’s contract comes with several guarantees. As a matter of fact, $27.3 million is guaranteed at signing which covers both the signing bonus and his salary for 2023. Furthermore, there are additional clauses that include a $12.7 million injury guarantee for his 2024 salary. Geno Smith will also take home sizable roster bonuses in 2024 and 2025. The Seattle Seahawks QB also has the opportunity to earn annual escalators based on various performance metrics such as passing yards, completion %, TDs, etc from the 2022 season. It will be interesting to see how Smith performs in the coming season.
