Report: More teams calling Seahawks about Wilson
Teams continue to call the Seattle Seahawks about the availability of quarterback Russell Wilson after he publicly voiced frustration with management, reports NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Seattle reportedly gave no indication it would consider moving Wilson, who has three years remaining on his contract.
Wilson hinted at dissatisfaction with the team on Tuesday, telling "The Dan Patrick Show" he wants to be more involved in personnel decisions. He added that he believes Seattle has received trade inquiries about him, and that his availability is "a Seahawks question."
The veteran also said he's grown irritated with the number of hits he's taken behind a shaky offensive line over the last several years.
Rumblings of a disconnect between Wilson and the Seahawks have picked up recently, and former teammate Brandon Marshall suggested the relationship may be unsustainable.
"Russell Wilson is beyond frustrated. ... I know the Seahawks don't believe in Russ bc I was there. Russ needs to tell Pete Carroll exactly what he needs & wants. If the two can't come to an agreement then it's time for Russ to move on." — @BMarshall pic.twitter.com/YA2z5tfrJ9
— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) February 9, 2021
Wilson threw a career-high 40 touchdown passes in 2020, but head coach Pete Carroll said after the season he wants the running game to be the focal point of the offense going forward.
The Seahawks have made the playoffs eight times in nine seasons since drafting Wilson but haven't advanced past the divisional round since 2014.