Report: Seahawks Considered Antonio Brown, Russell Wilson Pushed for WR

The Seattle Seahawks did "their due diligence" on free-agent wideout Antonio Brown before claiming Josh Gordon off waivers on Friday, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.

According to that report, "Even star quarterback Russell Wilson was pushing the Seahawks to sign Brown before they claimed Gordon, according to sources."

Seattle may not be alone in its reported interest in Brown, however, with his agent Drew Rosenhaus telling Schefter that there are "a few teams that are very interested in signing Antonio once this process is over."

The "process," of course, is the NFL's investigation into Brown after his former trainer, Britney Taylor, accused him in a lawsuit of sexual assault in three separate incidents, including an accusation of rape. And another unnamed woman also accused him of sexual misconduct after he allegedly flirted with her as she worked on a commissioned painting while he was naked, with only a small towel covering his genitals.

The New England Patriots released him after those accusations became public, and the NFL is investigating. That has held up any potential employment for Brown, with Schefter noting that "NFL teams appear to be waiting for the league's findings before signing Brown. While the investigation continues, Brown waits for employment."

Schefter also noted that the NFL has yet to interview Brown. 

As for the 28-year-old Gordon, he posted 20 receptions for 287 yards and a touchdown in six games with the Pats this season before being released and should give Seattle's offense another playmaker out wide to pair with Tyler Lockett. 

Adding playmakers became all the more important for Seattle after breakout tight end Will Dissly was likely lost for the season with an Achilles injury three weeks ago.

"He's a big-play guy," Carroll said of Gordon, per Brady Henderson of ESPN. "He's been able to really stretch the field, and those I know that have worked with him and coached him, they rave about his talent and playmaking ability."