Speculation Aside, Russell Wilson Should Return to Seahawks in 2022

Will Russell Wilson return to the Seahawks in 2022? Reporter Corbin Smith breaks down why the lingering rumors likely won't lead to an actual trade this offseason.

Corbin K. Smith | Feb 23, 2022

While rumors continue to swirl around Russell Wilson's future with the Seahawks, including recent links to the Washington Commanders among other suitors, reporter Corbin Smith explains why the chances of the star quarterback being dealt this offseason look to be slim-to-none due to the lack of viable trade partners and how staying in the Pacific Northwest still provides the nine-time Pro Bowler with the best chance to compete for a Super Bowl title in 2022.

Published Feb 23, 2022

CORBIN K. SMITH

Graduating from Manchester College in 2012, Smith began his professional career as a high school Economics teacher in Indianapolis and launched his own NFL website covering the Seahawks as a hobby. After teaching and coaching high school football for five years, he transitioned to a full-time sports reporter in 2017, writing for USA Today's Seahawks Wire while continuing to produce the Legion of 12 podcast. He joined the Arena Group in August 2018 and also currently hosts the daily Locked On Seahawks podcast with Rob Rang and Nick Lee. Away from his coverage of the Seahawks and the NFL, Smith dabbles in standup comedy, is a heavy metal enthusiast and previously performed as lead vocalist for a metal band, and enjoys distance running and weight lifting. A habitual commuter, he resides with his wife Natalia in Colorado and spends extensive time reporting from his second residence in the Pacific Northwest.