The Seattle Seahawks are not on the trade market for a quarterback despite sending their star signal-caller Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos earlier in the offseason. This was confirmed by the team’s head coach Pete Carroll during a recent chat with Sports Radio 93.3 KJR-FM.
“I don’t see us making a trade for anybody at all,” said Carroll when asked whether the Seahawks are looking to acquire a veteran QB. “I don’t see that happening.”
Seattle was previously linked with the Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, who has been on the trade block ever since the franchise acquired Pro Bowler Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans. Mayfield previously endorsed the move, saying that the Seahawks look like a potential landing spot while appearing on the YNK podcast.
While Seattle might not be willing to make any trades, there is still a possibility that they get Mayfield in the building. The Browns are having a hard time finding suitors for the 27-year-old player and his $18.86 million salary. Many believe that Cleveland might decide to release the player before the season starts, which would give the Seahawks a chance to sign him as a free agent.
The Seahawks currently have 2019’s second-round pick Drew Lock, who arrived as part of the Wilson trade, and veteran Geno Smith as legitimate options for the QB position this season. Lock is 8-13 as a starter for the Broncos, having thrown for 4,740 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 20 interceptions in his NFL career. On the other hand, Smith started three games for Seattle in 2021 while Wilson was out with a hand injury. He had 702 passing yards, five passing touchdowns, and one interception.
