"Why would you want to leave where people love you?" - Terry Bradshaw questions Russell Wilson trade rumors

Russell Wilson was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Wilson did not start for the first time in his 10-year NFL career against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6 of the 2021-22 season. Seattle went on to lose that game 23-20 in overtime to Pittsburgh.

The eight-time Pro Bowl quarterback injured his middle finger in the Seahawks’ 26-17 Week Five loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

There are reports that the 2020 Walter Payton Man of the Year recipient could be on the move this offseason.

Hall of Fame quarterback and FOX NFL analyst Terry Bradshaw appeared on FOX’s pregame show, FOX NFL Sunday alongside his colleague, Hall of Fame head coach Jimmy Johnson. Bradshaw stated that he feels Wilson will leave the Seahawks at the end of the season

“Now, I got to thinking. It’s a bad year. [Wilson] still wants out. My gut feeling is — and I learned this from you, Jimmy. You always said, “if a player talks about retirement, he’s retired.” If a player talks about “I want out of here. I want to be traded,” you need to get rid of him. … I got a feeling this offseason he’ll find a new home.”

In keeping with Bradshaw's comments, some fans have begun to speculate on Wilson's potential trade stock heading into the offseason.

Wilson came off of injured reserve to start the team’s Week 10 matchup versus the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. In the 17-0 loss, Wilson went 20 of 40 for 161 passing yards and two interceptions.

Seattle's Week 16 loss to the Chicago Bears officially eliminated them from playoff contention. With a 5-10 record, the Seahawks will not be in the postseason for just the second time in Wilson’s career. The first time Wilson missed the playoffs was back in 2017 when the Seattle Seahawks lost 24-26 to the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the season.

Russell Wilson’s Place in Seahawks History

Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson made his first start for Seattle back in Week One of the 2012 season versus the Arizona Cardinals. It was the first of 156 games for the franchise, the most for any quarterback in team history.

Wilson holds the team record for most passing yards (36,585) and passing touchdowns (285). Wilson also led the Seahawks to two Super Bowls, winning one of them.

If 2021 proves to be Wilson's last season donning the green and silver uniform, he will leave behind a proud legacy for the quarterback position in Seattle.