Could the Jets and Seahawks team up for another blockbuster trade this offseason?
No such deal is imminent, but a report from The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar, Mike Sando and Jayson Jenks states that Russell Wilson’s camp has talked to the Seahawks about potential trade destinations. Those landing spots include the Jets, Dolphins, Saints and Raiders, according to the report.
The story dives into Wilson’s rift with the Seahawks, which has taken center stage since the season ended. Wilson was critical of Seattle’s offensive line and lack of protection the day after the Super Bowl, but The Athletic reports that his frustrations began to grow during the season.
Wilson is not the first disgruntled superstar quarterback the Jets have been linked to this offseason. Deshaun Watson rumors have mentioned Gang Green as much as any other team as he looks to force his way out of Houston. The Jets, meanwhile, still haven’t made a decision on Sam Darnold’s future.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport recently reported that Joe Douglas and company will wait until after they fully evaluate the rookie quarterback class before making a decision on Darnold. Does that change if players like Watson or Wilson become available?
The Jets are among the few teams that could pull off a trade for either player. They have an abundance of cap space to take on their massive contracts and cap hits. And, thanks in part to last year’s Jamal Adams deal with Seattle, Douglas also has a stockpile of early draft picks at his disposal.
Maybe some of those picks will head back to the West Coast if Wilson ultimately leaves the Seahawks.
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