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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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CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 13: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns and Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks walk off of the field after the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Seattle defeated Cleveland 32-28. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 13: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns and Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks walk off of the field after the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Seattle defeated Cleveland 32-28. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /

Trade 5: Cleveland Browns

This is the only team that wasn’t on Russell Wilson’s dream destinations list. However, what if a pitch came together that painted Wilson winning a championship so clearly that he couldn’t turn it down.

I mean really, is it that far off? If you removed Cleveland Browns from the name and simply looked at their roster it’s built to accentuate Wilson’s strengths. One of the best offensive lines, if not the best in the NFL. The top running back duo in the league. A top-tier defense. Enough money to sign a top-tier receiver in free agency like Devante Adams.

What a potential trade could look like for the Seahawks:

Seahawks receive:

  • 2022: 1st round pick (pick 13)
  • 2023: 1st and 3rd round picks
  • QB Baker Mayfield

Browns receive:

  • QB Russell Wilson
  • 2023: 5th round pick

Baker Mayfield has not shown to be an All-Star level talent. However, he has shown to be more than serviceable. Exactly what Pete Carroll needs from his quarterback. Next season is Mayfield’s final under contract. A try-out more or less in Seattle’s offense.

If he receives an extension it should be the mid-range area for quarterbacks right around $30-$33 million APY. That is a healthy enough number that the team has a solid starter but not expensive enough that it will cripple the team. This trade offers the most upside of any of the quarterbacks received back in the previously mentioned trades.

If a Russell Wilson makes it clear he isn’t coming back and the organization decides they are not rebuilding (keep both Pete Carroll and John Schneider), this trade keeps Seattle relevant. The team will simply need to make the most out of those picks if this is going to be viewed as a win a few years down the line

dark. Next. Seattle Seahawks: 7-round mock draft

Grades:

Seahawks: I will let you decide

Browns: B+

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