Report: Seahawks, Browns discussed Wilson trade in 2018

The Seahawks and Cleveland Browns spoke about a Russell Wilson trade in 2018 that would have sent the first overall pick that year to Seattle, according to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.

The discussions took place a year before the Seahawks signed Wilson to a record four-year, $140-million extension. Contract negotiations between Wilson and the Seahawks appeared to grow contentious in advance of the quarterback's self-imposed deadline.

The trade chatter apparently motivated Wilson to successfully angle for a no-trade clause in his new deal.

Wilson, a perennial MVP candidate, had led Seattle to the playoffs five times in six years when the talks with Cleveland occurred. He's since added two more postseason trips to his resume.

The Browns selected Baker Mayfield first overall in 2018, a draft that had four additional quarterbacks - including 2019 MVP Lamar Jackson - chosen in Round 1.