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There was a time when the thought of Russell Wilson playing for anyone other than the Seattle Seahawks would be considered impossible. He was the one who led them to two Super Bowls; winning one and coming one pass away from another.
However, he is not the only quarterback who might move in the coming offseason. There are many quarterbacks, some who are the faces of the franchise, others who already know their time is up. Here's a list of all those quarterbacks who we think will move this offseason.
Russell Wilson tops our list of unsettled quarterbacks
#1 - Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks
Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks finished dead last in the NFC West with a losing 7-10 record. As all the other teams made it into the playoffs from the division, the time seemed right for the Seahawks and him to move in different directions.It desperately looks as if he needs a new scenario to be reinvigorated, especially coming back from finger surgery this year.
Russell Wilson's agent had already floated the possibility of him moving last season. He had mentioned his preferred destinations, including the New Orleans Saints. As the the Saints failed to make the playoffs this year and are looking for a steady quarterback presence, they might be his most likely destination.
#2 - Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Unless you were living under a rock last year, you know that Aaron Rodgers wanted out of Green Bay. His form this season may have tamped down the doubts for now, but one must remember that even last year he was the MVP and still wanted to leave.
The fundamental concern for Aaron Rodgers has always been the drafting of Jordan Love as his potential replacement. It sent him a signal that the team was looking to build for the future instead of building for the present. He believed that he was still elite and the team should invest in tools around him to help win a Super Bowl. He has been emphatically proven correct.
After the season ends, talks will again come up about his future in Green Bay. A get-out deal has already been negotiated for this year. They will be even more pronounced if he does not win the Super Bowl this year. With Ben Roethlisberger plausibly retiring and Aaron Rodgers openly praising Mike Tomlin, the Pittsburgh Steelers might be one of the likeliest options for his move.
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Russell Wilson not the only quarterback potentially on the move
#3 - Jimmy Garoppolo, San Francisco 49ers
Unlike Russell Wilson, who will be moving on his own volition if he does, Jimmy Garoppolo has known for some time that his time is up in San Francisco. When they drafted Trey Lance in the last draft, they already had it in mind that they were going to move on ahead without Jimmy Garoppolo.
Much like Russell Wilson, Jimmy Garoppolo has also missed games due to injuries this season, and that has opened up space for Trey Lance to gain regular season experience. Lance is expected to take over next year.
Jimmy Garoppolo is a steady quarterback, as evidenced by the fact he has led the team into the playoffs. But he has a certain flakiness that can be exploited. In the game against the Dallas Cowboys, his interception could have been costly if the opposing gameplan had been a bit better. He will find suitors around the NFL this offseason, especially as this year's draft is not loaded with quarterback talent. Maybe he could replace Russell Wilson at the Seahawks if the latter departs.
#4 - Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
Much like Russell Wilson, Matt Ryan was supposed to be the hope for the Atlanta Falcons. He has led them to a Super Bowl and been the MVP once. But the current Atlanta team is not up to the mark in competing for the postseason. While in the case of Jimmy Garoppolo, the team wants to move on from their quarterback, for Matt Ryan it is a case of finding the right fit.
One good option for him could be the Cleveland Browns. Baker Mayfield has been interception prone this year and his output has declined. They have a good defense and perhaps the best running game in the league. A quarterback like Matt Ryan would make them instant contenders.
#5 - Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans
Apart from a Russell Wilson trade, Deshaun Watson moving away from the Houston Texans seems simultaneously the most likely to happen and the least likely to happen. The player is ready to move on having submitted a trade request last season. Then came a barrage of sexual misconduct allegations, and the Houston Texans have been trying to get rid of him ever since.
Both the team and the player are ready to move on. All they need is a potential suitor. That looks unlikely until the time the sexual misconduct cases are resolved.
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