Sam Howell Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 220 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- September 16, 2000 (23)
- Experience
- 3rd Season
- Drafted
- 2022 / Rd. 5 / Pk. 144 (WAS)
- College
- North Carolina
Season Logs
Game Logs
Sam Howell News
The Seattle Seahawks acquired quarterback Sam Howell from the Washington Commanders on Thursday. There was some speculation that Howell was brought in as competition for veteran signal-caller Geno Smith. Seahawks general manager John Schneider confirmed that they didn't acquire Howell to compete with Smith in camp. It sounds like the Seahawks believe that Howell has the potential to be a starter, but he still has areas to improve upon before moving into that role. Smith is entering the final year of his deal, so maybe the Seahawks move onto Howell after 2024. Regardless, it looks like the plan is for Smith to be under center to begin the 2024 season.
The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to send a 2024 third-round pick and a 2024 fifth-round pick to the Washington Commanders in exchange for quarterback Sam Howell, a 2024 fourth-round pick, and a 2024 sixth-round pick. Washington just added veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota and is expected to take a rookie quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick in April's draft, so Howell became expendable. The 23-year-old started 17 games for Washington last year, throwing for 3,946 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 21 interceptions. He rushed for 263 yards and five scores. Meanwhile, Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is entering the final year of his contract and regressed from 4,282 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2022 to 3,624 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2023. Although Smith is likely still the favorite to start for Seattle in 2024, Howell could push for the job this offseason.
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell completed 19 of 27 passes for 153 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions along with one reception for four yards and four carries for negative one yard during Sunday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys. After a series of rough outings, the second-year quarterback closed out the season with his second underwhelming performance against Dallas. In addition to his interceptions, Howell also underthrew a wide-open Terry McLaurin for what would've been a massive touchdown on Washington's first possession. With the Commanders locked into a top-two pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, they're a likely suitor for a high-end quarterback prospect. So, after starting every game this year, Howell will probably be relegated to the backup role next season.
Depth Chart
- Offense
- Defense
LS | Chris Stoll |
K | Jason Myers |
P | Michael Dickson |
NT | Jarran Reed |
Cameron Young | |
LDE | Myles Adams |
LOLB | Boye Mafe |
ROLB | Dre'Mont Jones |
Derick Hall | |
LCB | Tre Brown |
SS | Julian Love |
Ty Okada | |
RCB | Riq Woolen |
NB | Devon Witherspoon |
QB | Sam Howell |
Geno Smith | |
RB | Kenneth Walker III |
Zach Charbonnet | |
LWR | DK Metcalf |
Jake Bobo | |
RWR | Tyler Lockett |
Dareke Young | |
SWR | Jaxon Smith-Njigba |
Easop Winston Jr. | |
LT | Charles Cross |
Stone Forsythe | |
C | Olu Oluwatimi |
RG | Anthony Bradford |
RT | Abraham Lucas |