Michael Thomas Appears to Recruit Russell Wilson to Saints amid Trade Rumors

Blake SchusterSenior Analyst IIFebruary 25, 2021

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The recruitment of Russell Wilson is underway only hours after ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Seattle Seahawks quarterback would consider a trade to four teams:

Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter
Seahawks’ QB Russell Wilson has not demanded a trade, his agent Mark Rodgers told ESPN. Wilson has told the Seahawks he wants to play in Seattle but, if a trade were considered, the only teams he would go to are the Cowboys, Saints, Raiders, Bears.

Up first was Chicago tailback Tarik Cohen, who directly tweeted to Wilson.

Tarik Cohen @TarikCohen
@DangeRussWilson you called bro ?

Saints wideout Michael Thomas joined in not long after, posting a picture of him and Wilson at the Pro Bowl on his Instagram story.

Field Yates @FieldYates
From Saints WR Michael Thomas’ Instagram. Safe to believe he’d be in favor of a trade for Russell Wilson... https://t.co/qEQnWsHFoo

A trade isn't exactly imminent for the one-time Super Bowl champion—and it's not clear if New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees will retire—but Thomas has entered the chat regardless.

Whether or not it works, there's no shortage of NFL stars who'd be more than happy to link up with a seven-time Pro Bowler like Wilson. And they're not afraid to make it known.