The Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback situation remains one of the more intriguing storylines of the offseason, continuing the plot that began earlier this year when the team traded longtime face of the franchise Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos.
Whether the Seahawks wind up acquiring Baker Mayfield – seemingly a long shot after coach Pete Carroll said in an interview last week that he doesn’t envision the team trading for a veteran passer – or whether Seattle does indeed roll with a combination of Geno Smith and Drew Lock, the decisions figure to shape at least the short-term trajectory of the franchise.
Thus far, talks regarding a deal with Cleveland for Mayfield haven’t progressed into advanced stages, people familiar with the situation have told USA TODAY Sports. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak for either team. So, for now, Mayfield remains a member of the Browns despite the blockbuster acquisition of Deshaun Watson.
