710 ESPN Seattle’s John Clayton reports that Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is recruiting free agent wide receiver Antonio Brown to the Emerald City.
Clayton said the Seahawks have prioritized other positions, but are open to adding another pass-catching target for Wilson, and another potential advantage is Brown’s friendship with Seahawks backup quarterback Geno Smith.
“It’s pretty clear the Seahawks want to run the ball even more this year,” Clayton said. “They have loaded up at tight end and tried to stay big along the offensive line. But it’s not out of the question for the Seahawks to add another wide receiver. According to sources, Wilson would love to add Antonio Brown. Brown is also close with backup QB Geno Smith, whose one-year contract with the Seahawks was finalized Wednesday.”
However, Brown was run out of town by three teams in a remarkably short amount of time due to disorderly conduct and behavior, and Seattle already has two star wide receivers in Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf. It seems unlikely that the Seahawks will pursue Brown, but anything is possible in the NFL.
