The Seahawks have waived backup quarterback Paxton Lynch, a source told the Seattle Times on Friday, the first known move by the team as Seattle begins the task of paring its roster from 90 to 53.
Teams must be at the regular-season maximum of 53 by 1 p.m. Saturday.
The waiving of Lynch means Geno Smith will be the backup quarterback to Russell Wilson. That’s no surprise as Smith played well in the final two preseason games and ended the preseason 18-34 for 282 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Lynch, who was a first-round pick of the Broncos in 2016, was 18-37 for 180 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions.