Seahawks' Geno Smith on track for $6 million bonus after four-TD performance in Week 18 win over Rams

The QB hit several salary escalators

Geno Smith isn't going to the playoffs this year, but he made sure to end his 2024 NFL season with a bang, not only on the stat sheet but potentially in the bank. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback achieved three different performance-based salary escalators that will amount to a $6 million bonus, so long as he remains under contract with the team beyond the fifth day of the 2025 league year.

The 34-year-old Smith needed 10 wins, a passing completion rate of 69.755% or higher, plus more than 4,282 passing yards on the 2024 season in order to add $6 million to his deal, with each feat accounting for a $2 million escalator. Sure enough, he led Seattle to a 30-25 victory on Sunday, putting the Seahawks at 10-7 on the year, and finishing the season with 4,320 yards and a completion rate over 70%.

His four touchdown passes against the Los Angeles Rams also marked a career high.

Smith is technically under contract with Seattle through the 2025 season, meaning he's due to receive the $6 million bonus this March, but the Seahawks can also exit the deal this offseason. They would instantly save at least $25 million by releasing or trading the veteran quarterback before June 1.