
The Seattle Seahawks finished a rather disappointing preseason with a 27-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, finishing the stretch of exhibition games 0-3. However, clarity was achieved – for the time being – at the game’s most important position.
Following the loss to Dallas, head coach Pete Carroll officially named longtime Seahawks backup quarterback Geno Smith the starter. Smith will the reins against the visiting Denver Broncos in the return of Russell Wilson in Week 1.