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5 potential Russell Wilson trades the Seahawks could make

By Geoff Shull

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 26: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks takes the field before the game against the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field on December 26, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 26: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks takes the field before the game against the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field on December 26, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 05: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks signals to his team prior to the snap against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 05, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 05: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks signals to his team prior to the snap against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 05, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

Trade 3: Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles are in a very similar situation to the Saints. They have a very talented roster with the team thoroughly built to win now. However, they are unsure if their current starter(s) is the guy. Both Jalen Hurts and Gardner Minshew have shown flashes of brilliance and shown their flaws along the way.

The Eagles would make this trade to ensure they have their signal-caller locked down for the next several years as they try to capitalize on a very expensive, and an aging roster. For Russell Wilson, who is trying as hard as he can to win now, this is a very good fit. A great offensive line, a good defense, with solid running back play.

What a potential trade could look like for the Seahawks:

Seahawks receive:

  • 2022: 1st, 1st (picks 14 and 19), 5th
  • 2023: 1st, 3rd
  • Choice of QB: Jalen Hurts or Gardner Minshew

Eagles receive:

  • QB Russell Wilson

For the Seahawks, I would argue this is the best value so far. They receive three first-round selections and a QB they can start next year. It allows the team to use the acquired draft capital to purely focus on the other needs on the roster (O-line, D-line, RB, DB, etc.).

This draft is not a good one for quarterbacks. The value of Hurts or Minshew being received amplifies this haul.

Grades:

Seahawks: B

Eagles: B+

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