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Pre-Snap Reads 3/12: Russell Wilson trade rumors, speculation, wishful thinking run rampant

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Seattle Seahawks

Do Seahawks want Russell Wilson out as much as he wants to be traded?
NFL insider Tony Pauline reported the Seahawks and Russell Wilson each have a desire to get a trade done. Brock Huard shares his thoughts.

Russell Wilson rumors: Seahawks will deal QB if a team is desperate enough to make a massive trade, per report - CBSSports.com
The Seahawks are prepared for a team to offer a king's ransom for Wilson

Russell Wilson rumors: Chicago Bears fans are either conspiracy theorists or expert detectives | RSN
What is reality?!

The Bears are in a perfect position to end Russell Wilson's Seahawks career | Seattle Seahawks | The Guardian
The quarterback believes the team he has been a part of for his entire career is holding him back. If he wants out, now is the time to strike

Clayton: Seahawks' priorities and potential targets in free agency
With familiar names being cut and added to the list of options in free agency, John Clayton breaks down what the Seahawks may do next week.

NFL free agency signing predictions – The Athletic (Paywall)
Sheil Kapadia predicts the Seahawks sign Melvin Ingram and Nick Martin.

10 free agents the Seattle Seahawks should target: NFL free agency 2021 - oregonlive.com

Around the NFC West

Kendrick Bourne knows he fits 49ers but also "hoping for new options" - ProFootballTalk

Could Colts Luck Into Haason Reddick? - Revenge of the Birds

Rams free agent targets: the buy-low linebacker that LA should buy NOW - Turf Show Times
LA could bolster their linebacker corps, add speed on a buy-low value with Kwon Alexander

Around the NFL

JuJu Smith-Schuster makes it clear he won't be back in Pittsburgh - ProFootballTalk

Why Jameis Winston, Taysom Hill remain Saints' best bets at quarterback - ESPN
Trade for a star or draft a QB? Maybe, but the Saints have given every indication they think Winston or Hill could become playoff-caliber starters.

David Culley suggests Texans may be willing to trade Deshaun Watson - ProFootballTalk

Mark Ingram signing with Texans - ProFootballTalk

Report: Lions releasing tight end Jesse James - ProFootballTalk

Buffalo Bills sign LB Matt Milano to 4-year extension worth $44 million - ESPN
The Buffalo Bills announced they have signed linebacker Matt Milano to a four-year extension. The deal is for $44 million with $24 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN.

Detroit Lions plan to release slot cornerback Justin Coleman - ESPN
The Lions plan to release cornerback Justin Coleman, a move that will save Detroit at least $6.971 million, a source confirms to ESPN.