By John Sigler | Saintswire
Could Russell Wilson be traded? A lengthy writeup on the star quarterback’s friction with the Seattle Seahawks suggests it’s possible. The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar, Mike Sando and Jayson Jenks reported on years of growing discord between Wilson and Seattle’s braintrust, and it’s well worth reading. Unease centering on Seattle’s depleted supporting cast and a lack of trust in Wilson’s ability to carry a pass-first offense has created a situation that sure looks unsustainable.
And, intriguingly, the New Orleans Saints could stand to benefit. Wilson is one of a handful of players around the league whose contract includes a no-trade clause. That gives him rare agency in decision-making, especially if the Seahawks eventually look to trade him.
But let’s be very clear. For now, he hasn’t made a formal trade request. However, the Athletic reports that if he were to be moved, the Saints would be at the top of Wilson’s list of approved destinations — along with the Las Vegas Raiders, the Miami Dolphins, and, bafflingly, the bottom-feeder New York Jets. ...
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Could Russell Wilson be traded? A lengthy writeup on the star quarterback’s friction with the Seattle Seahawks suggests it’s possible. The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar, Mike Sando and Jayson Jenks reported on years of growing discord between Wilson and Seattle’s braintrust, and it’s well worth reading. Unease centering on Seattle’s depleted supporting cast and a lack of trust in Wilson’s ability to carry a pass-first offense has created a situation that sure looks unsustainable.
And, intriguingly, the New Orleans Saints could stand to benefit. Wilson is one of a handful of players around the league whose contract includes a no-trade clause. That gives him rare agency in decision-making, especially if the Seahawks eventually look to trade him.
But let’s be very clear. For now, he hasn’t made a formal trade request. However, the Athletic reports that if he were to be moved, the Saints would be at the top of Wilson’s list of approved destinations — along with the Las Vegas Raiders, the Miami Dolphins, and, bafflingly, the bottom-feeder New York Jets. ...
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