Quarterback Sam Howell filled his backup role as best he could while learning behind Washington Commanders quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke.
One year ago, Sam Howell was taking first-team snaps during Offseason Training Activities (OTAs) for the Washington Commanders. Then-head coach Ron Rivera told anyone who would listen that Howell would be a star, and when the Commanders won a Super Bowl—whether he was there or not—they could send him his Super Bowl ring.
RENTON, Wash. - Entrusted with running Eric Bieniemy's offense as a first-year starter with the Washington Commanders last season, new Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell played in a system many of his peers would envy, as he led the league with over 600 pass attempts in 17 starts.
Seahawks' Sam Howell spoke with reporters about returning to a backup role after he made 17 starts with the Commanders last season.
It's never easy to go from a starter to a backup, but it's the harsh reality that several NFL quarterbacks endure each year. This year, Sam Howell is one of those quarterbacks.
Seattle ended up trading for Sam Howell as the Washington Commanders prepared to draft Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 pick in last month’s draft.
The Seattle Seahawks surprised the NFL this offseason when they traded for quarterback Sam Howell. The price wasn't too high, as it was two pick swaps.
One of the more intriguing moves of the Seattle Seahawks’ offseason was the acquisition of Washington Commanders starting quarterback Sam Howell. Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are in a unique situation with two quarterbacks on their roster who were full-time starters last year. Ex-scout hopes Seahawks open up QB competition between Geno, Howell Geno Smith, who resurrected his career as Seattle’s starting quarterback the past two seasons, remains the starter at this point.
Sam Howell recently spoke about how Patriots' Drake Maye, referred to as Howell's "best friend," will grow while learning from Jacoby Brissett.
The Seattle Seahawks are in a position many NFL aren’t in having two quarterbacks who were full-time starters last year on their 2024 roster. Brock: Why
Geno Smith remanis the Seattle Seahawks' starter after taking a bit of a step back last season, but it's clear that his margin for error is significantly smaller now.
RENTON, Wash. - Moments after "Mr. Irrelevant" had been crowned with the final pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider didn't seem interested in taking a deep dive into the team's decision not to draft a quarterback for a second straight year.
Drake Maye was the third quarterback taken in the 2024 NFL Draft. From one Tar Heel to another, though, he’s the best one in the class at the position this year.
When the Rams signed Jimmy Garoppolo to back up starting QB Matthew Stafford, one could say it was the team’s Plan B.
The Seattle Seahawks acquired quarterback Sam Howell in a trade with the Washington Commanders earlier this offseason, but before the Seahawks made a move on Howell, the Los Angeles Rams apparently tried to acquire him, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL media.
The QB is renowned for his impressive arm strength and fearless approach to the game.
The Seattle Seahawks had some competition for QB Sam Howell.
Throughout the 2024 offseason, signs have pointed to Geno Smith remaining atop the Seahawks’ quarterback depth chart for at least one more year. Seattle's new head coach recently provided clarity to the situation.
The Commanders had done nearly everything right during the 2024 NFL offseason. Then on Thursday, the team took its first wrong turn.
With the Commanders having the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, Howell became expendable.
The Washington Commanders are trading QB Sam Howell to the Seattle Seahawks, a move that could have a huge impact on the upcoming NFL Draft.
The Commanders have some big decisions to make regarding the quarterback position this offseason. Fortunately for them, they could get some decent value for one of their current quarterbacks if they decide to go in a different direction.
Will the Commanders stick with Sam Howell, hand the reins to Brissett, or look for a solution in the draft?
The Washington Commanders are poised to select a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming 2024 NFL draft, regardless of whether Caleb Williams is available or not.
Sam Howell's first season as an NFL starter with the Washington Commanders had everything you would expect. There were some highs (starting 2-0), and there were also some lows as the Commanders finished the year on an eight-game losing streak.
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