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Five NFL teams who should consider a Russell Wilson trade

By Joel Deering

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 10: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks looks to throw the ball in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at CenturyLink Field on December 10, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 10: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks looks to throw the ball in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at CenturyLink Field on December 10, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 21: Quarterback Alex Smith of the Washington Redskins looks on from a box during the second half of the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons game at Capital One Arena on January 21, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 21: Quarterback Alex Smith of the Washington Redskins looks on from a box during the second half of the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons game at Capital One Arena on January 21, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

4. Washington Redskins

Here’s a second NFC East team who should make a Russell Wilson trade. There are rumors surrounding the Giants and Wilson. I left them off because they seem to be loyal to Eli Manning. There’s also the fact that just about everyone has them taking a QB in the upcoming NFL Draft.

The Redskins could target a QB in the draft, but they’re not in nearly as good of a situation to be able to get the guy they want. Case Keenum recently arrived here to fill their void at QB. However, making a move for Russell Wilson would mean the Redskins would be set at the position for years to come. Out of respect for Wilson, I’m not even going to compare him to Keenum. We all know who’s better.

Like Dallas, the Redskins have a legit defense. Their 15th ranked spot in points allowed per game doesn’t look great, but they were greatly hurt by the loss of Alex Smith. This was a a defensive unit either in or near the top five before his devastating injury. A Russell Wilson trade would put this defense back near the top five in the NFL.

If the Seahawks made this trade, I’m sure it would include Case Keenum. He may not be their QB of the future, but he’d at least give them someone serviceable until they can find whoever that may be.

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