Seahawks' Geno Smith has simple message for Russell Wilson after Broncos QB is benched

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith showed support for Russell Wilson after the Denver Broncos decided to bench the quarterback for the final two weeks of the 2023 season.

Smith backed up Wilson before the Broncos acquired Wilson in a trade with Seattle prior to the start of the 2022 season. He then won the job in a competition with Drew Lock, who was among the players sent to the Seahawks in return for Wilson.

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Geno Smith of the Seattle Seahawks congratulates Russell Wilson after a touchdown against the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Oct. 25, 2020, in Glendale, Arizona. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

But after Wilson’s benching was revealed, Smith sent out a post on X.

"FREE 3."

Smith joined the Seahawks following stints with the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Chargers. He joined the team in 2019 and only appeared in five games before Wilson was traded.

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Geno Smith of the Seattle Seahawks warms up before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on Dec. 24, 2023, in Nashville. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

But the veteran quarterback learned everything he could from Wilson and head coach Pete Carroll and won the Comeback Player of the Year last season and was nominated to his first Pro Bowl.

As for Wilson, his time with the Broncos appears to be coming to an end. NFL Network reported that one of the reasons why Denver benched Wilson was because of the possibility of injury. Wilson reportedly has a $37 million injury guarantee for 2025 that becomes fully