Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith left Sunday’s 30-13 loss against the Green Bay Packers with a knee injury, but Seattle got some encouraging news the next day.
Coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that tests on Smith’s right knee did not reveal any major injury, adding that he was hopeful about the veteran quarterback’s availability for next weekend’s game against the visiting Minnesota Vikings (4:05 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app).
“We’re fortunate,” Macdonald said. “A lot of positive, optimistic signs coming out of the tests. Geno’s a beast, man. He’s in here working out in the morning, working through it. I know he’s still feeling it, but this guy is tough as nails and hopefully we’ll see him practice throughout the week, and optimistic that he’ll be ready for the game.”
Smith was hit low by Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, who rolled over Smith’s ankle. Smith…
