Seattle Seahawks: Russell Wilson won’t finish his career in Seattle
Outside Interest
The Chicago Bears made a hard push to acquire Russ. The rumored offer Schneider turned down was three first-round picks, a third-round pick in 2021, and “two starters.” The reported starters were defensive end Khalil Mack and Akiem Hicks. We probably won’t know whether all of that is true, but most of it likely is.
If true, that’s a package Schneider turned down. Yes, the offense would take a step back, but the defense with Mack and Hicks up front, Bobby Wagner and Jordyn Brooks behind them, and a starting secondary with Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs would be dominating. On paper, that defense is better than the Legion of Boom.
But if anyone thinks the Bears are done pursuing Russ, they’re wrong. They see Wilson as the missing piece to a championship team. Expect Chicago to pursue RW3 next winter.
Recent reports have linked the Philadelphia Eagles to Russ. Let’s throw the Saints, too, since Taysom Hill and Jameis Winston are basically on one-year contracts. If neither of those guys can maintain the level of play and winning games present in the Drew Brees era, maybe New Orleans looks to make a deal for Russ. Don’t count the Raiders out either.
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Doom and Gloom
So, with all this positivity about the offensive line and a new OC, will Russ still leave?
Because of his contract, it won’t be this year. Wilson would count as $39M in dead money against the cap if the Seahawks trade him before June 1 and $13M afterward. A post-June 1st trade doesn’t work for this tear because the draft is already over. But 2022 is a different story. Wilson’s departure after the 2021 season just makes more sense. Sorry 12’s, but this might be the last year Russ plays for the Seattle Seahawks.
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