Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrates the Week 18 win over the L.A. Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Seahawks guard Laken Tomlinson (70) and guard Sataoa Laumea (63) celebrate ...

Despite reports about contract talks stalling, Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV is confident he will be back with the team in 2025.

Coach Mike Macdonald says the direction Geno Smith and the offense were going differed from what he wanted for the team.