We now know who will be the starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night against the Chicago Bears. Coach Pete Carroll announced Tuesday after practice that Drew Lock will get the nod this week at Lumen Field.
While Geno Smith got the start to open the preseason in Pittsburgh, Lock took the reps with the ones to start the work week on the practice field. It was all a part of a master plan, after all.
“We had planned well back into the offseason to get to this game, the second game,” Carroll told reporters. “Geno would get the start in the opening game and we’d go with Drew in the second game.”
Carroll did say that “Geno’s still the No. 1 guy” but it appears the Seahawks’ quarterback competition is not over by a long shot.
You can find everything you need to know about Thursday’s matchup here.
Update:
Shortly after this news was announced, Lock tested positive for COVID-19 and has been ruled out for Thursday’s game.
