Seahawks, QB Smith reach agreement on 3-year deal

The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with quarterback Geno Smith on a three-year contract that keeps the AP comeback player of the year in the Pacific Northwest. The contract is the first big payday in Smith’s career. NFL Network reported the deal could be worth up to $105 million. He will go into 2023 as the presumptive starter and a chance to build upon his success from last year.

■ Jaguars: The NFL reinstated suspended receiver Calvin Ridley and cleared the way for him to join his new team in Jacksonville. The league says Ridley is eligible to participate in all team activities beginning immediately. He had been suspended indefinitely since March 2022 for violating the NFL’S gambling policy.

■ Cowboys: Dallas placed its franchise tag on running back Tony Pollard after his breakout season. The Cowboys hope to work out a long-term deal. The one-year contract would be worth about $10.1 million. Pollard and the Cowboys have until July 15 to come to terms on a longer contract.

■ Vikings: Minnesota started its salary cap purge by terminating the contract of veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks to end his eight-year run with the team.

The move saves $9.5 million against Minnesota’s cap. Cutting him costs the Vikings $1.93 million in dead money

■ Panthers: The NFL has suspended safety Sean Chandler without pay for the first two games of the 2023 regular season for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.

■ 49ers: Quarterback Brock Purdy will undergo surgery Friday after swelling in his injured throwing elbow subsided.