Russell Wilson's future with the Seattle Seahawks, for the first time, was truly uncertain. His injury and extended absence sunk the team in the standings and trade rumors started surfacing as the Seahawks endured their first losing season in nearly a decade.

A quarterback of Wilson's caliber being available is huge news in the NFL landscape. Several teams who are in need of a quarterback may look to bring him in, especially considering how the previous two Super Bowl winners were built by adding a star QB to a well-rounded roster.

Seahawks head coach Pete Caroll said that opposing teams are interested in Wilson. He also said that the franchise wants him to remain in Seattle and that Wilson is not being shopped.

Wilson changing his profile picture ignited some intrigue but it doesn't seem like the Seahawks are eager to dump him. They are still set up to be a good team and could endure a long rebuild if they send away their franchise star. His trusty wide receiver, Tyler Lockett, sounded very confident that Wilson will return.

The Seahawks will have a huge uphill battle back to a playoff spot. All three teams in their division made the playoffs and are primed to do so again. The Super Bowl-champion Los Angeles Rams are the biggest obstacle in the way, should they be able to sleep their roster intact. The San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals have the talent to bother them, too.