The Seattle Seahawks are in dire need of a franchise quarterback after trading Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. No matter how Pete Carroll and company ultimately address Wilson's departure, though, don't expect Baker Mayfield to find himself starting games in the Pacific Northwest.

During a Tuesday appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, NFL insider Ian Rapoport clarified that the Seahawks “have never really been that interested” in trading for the Cleveland Browns' stranded former starting quarterback.

Mayfield became expendable in March, when the Browns made a blockbuster trade with the Houston Texans to acquire Deshaun Watson despite the multi-time Pro Bowler facing tens of allegations of sexual misconduct. Though there's a chance Watson is ultimately suspended for the 2022 season, Mayfield's time in Cleveland is clearly over regardless.

What's much less certain is where the former No. 1 overall pick's career will continue from here. A recent report from Michael Balko indicated the Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions have interest in acquiring Mayfield, as well as Seattle.

The Seahawks dealt Wilson to the Broncos on March 8th, putting months of speculation about his future to rest. Though they received a king's ransom in exchange for the future Hall-of-Famer, Drew Lock struggled during his time as a starter in Denver and the Seahawks didn't select a quarterback in the NFL draft.

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As things currently stand with training camp fast approaching, journeyman Geno Smith—Wilson's backup for the last two seasons—is expected to open the regular season as Seattle's starter.

Where the Seahawks' disinterest leaves Mayfield, though, remains anyone's guess. Expect rumors about his seemingly imminent trade from Cleveland to continue making headlines as the 2022 season draws closer and closer.