Wilson confirms Seahawks tried to trade him in 2018

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Exactly, this whole thing about us getting Allen was not the intent. Seahawks were gunning for Mayfield, Chris Simms mention this "crazy rumor"

Chris Simms Reveals He Heard Crazy Browns-Seahawks Trade Rumor

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is probably one of the most-untouchable players in the NFL, but a couple of years ago, his name was being floated

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That makes a lot more sense than the Seahawks trading for Allen.