How a Stafford trade would impact Seahawks, Geno Smith
The Rams are letting Matthew Stafford seek a trade
The NFL is waiting for the Matthew Stafford domino to fall before anything else can happen, which even without being directly involved should have a significant impact on the Seattle Seahawks and their negotiations/non-negotiations/trade talks/cap casualty decision with Geno Smith.
Even if you believe the Seahawks should and will keep Geno, how his market evolves in the next few weeks will determine his price and whether or not Seattle gives him any guarantees beyond next season.
If you think that the Seahawks should part ways with Geno, then where Stafford lands — and who replaces him on the Rams — will alter the course of history for the team and the quarterback.
Or if you’re just wondering if this means that the L.A. Rams are tanking (which could be good news or bad news depending on your perspective of Sean McVay getting one of the top quarterbacks in the 2026 draft) and what that means for Seattle next season, then this news will matter to you.
This is how the Rams trading Matthew Stafford, if it happens, will impact the Seahawks and Geno: