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Pete Carroll Admits Seahawks Have Had Conversations About Trading Russell Wilson

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NFL insider believes we're witnessing the end of the Pete Carroll-Russell Wilson partnership after the team's disappointing 3-7 start to the season

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 05: Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson (3) celebrates after a play with Head Coach Pete Carroll in the first half during the NFL Playoff Game between the Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles on January 05, 2020 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire)

Pete Carroll had the opportunity to put the Russell Wilson trade rumors to bed, but instead the longtime head coach lit a fire on all of it.

When asked about the trade rumors surrounding the future Hall of Fame quarterback, Carroll offered a rather roundabout answer.

“At this time of year, there’s conversations about everybody, and it’s commonplace for us to have conversations with teams about all of the players, particularly marquee players,” Carroll said via NFL.Com. “That’s not changed. It’s been the same every year. It’s the same.”

Pete Carroll would then say that GM John Schneiders’ answer to the calls is that they’re not currently shopping the quarterback.

Instead of just being up front and saying, “we aren’t trading Russ”, Carroll opted to defer to the GM. Normally, this wouldn’t be a red flag at all. But given the history between Carroll and Wilson, fans may be a little worried.

Last offseason, it was reported that Russell Wilson felt Pete Carroll had too much say in the organization, and was hoping to have more of a voice with the front office.

I’d still expect Wilson to be in Seattle come next season. But it’s hard not to realize that things are looking a little sketchy over there.

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