Seahawks' Geno Smith cashes in on $6M in escalators after win

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INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- The Seattle Seahawks were already eliminated from playoff contention heading into their season finale against the Los Angeles Rams, but with $6 million on the line, the game was far from meaningless for Geno Smith.

The veteran quarterback had three contract escalators worth $2 million apiece within reach, and he hit all three in Seattle's 30-25 win at So-Fi Stadium.

"I was just trying to win," Smith said.

By doing so, Smith hit one of his escalators that was tied to Seattle (10-7) either making the playoffs or winning 10 games. The other two were tied to Smith's season-long performance. He needed 185 passing yards to finish with at least 4,282, which he surpassed…