The earliest Russell Wilson can return from injured reserve is Week 10, when Seattle travels to Green Bay to face the Packers.
Wilson shared on Monday that he has had the pin removed from his surgically repaired middle finger.
Wilson suffered a ruptured tendon during Seattle’s Week 5 loss to the Rams. Wilson’s 2021 season was off to a strong start prior to sustaining his injury.
Smith, who had thrown just nine regular-season passes during the previous three seasons, went 20 of 24 for 195 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday’s win.