Report: Seahawks Offered To Trade Russell Wilson For 2018 #1 Pick

[polamalubeast]

Story is a couple days old but if true, nearly changed the NFL landscape. Two days ago, Pro Football Talk reported that in 2018, the Seattle Seahawks floated the idea of trading star QB Russell Wilson to the Cleveland Browns for the #1 overall pick.

Per PFT’s Chris Simms.
“Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Browns contend that the idea was “floated” conceptually, but that the discussion did indeed happen. At the time, the Seahawks were staring at another extension for Wilson, one that would result a year later in a contract with a new-money value of $35 million per year. And the placement of a no-trade clause in the latest contract was indeed influenced by chatter regarding the potential trade to Cleveland, we’re told.”

It doesn’t appear those talks ever got serious and then-head coach Hue Jackson denies they happened at all. But it is curious that Wilson’s contract included a no-trade clause, something that generally doesn’t need to be added in deals for franchise quarterbacks.

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[st33lersguy]

"Per a source with "knowledge" of the situation, sounds fabricated.

[Born2Steel]

I’m just glad we don’t face Russell Wilson twice a season with that Browns roster around him. Can you imagine that team with just a little competence?