End of an era in Seattle with Russell Wilson, Bobby Wagner gone — But is a surprise on the way?

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The Seattle Seahawks seem to be in full rebuild mode now. On Tuesday, they erased all remaining vestiges of their Super Bowl history from their roster when they agreed to trade future Hall of Fame quarterback Russell Wilson and informed eight-time Pro Bowl linebacker Bobby Wagner he’d been released.

Those two moves suggest the Seahawks are waving the white flag on 2022.

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

They’re not only jettisoning talent but, with the possible loss of left tackle Duane Brown in free agency, this is now a team bleeding leadership on offense and defense.

That’s the view from 30,000 feet, without explanation from coach Pete Carroll or general manager John Schneider.

The Seahawks are shedding talent, and their fans are shedding tears.

But there’s another possibility at work that was making the NFL rumor mill rounds throughout the day. And if it manifests, it would be the difference between the Seahawks playing checkers (and not very well) or engaging in an inspired game of chess for a chance at emerging better than before.

There’s a chance the Seahawks, seemingly en route to a terrible 2022 season, are already planning for 2023 when they might again be a championship contender.

And that chance, admittedly small but not insignificant, is that the Seahawks intend to trade for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson.

That’s it.

That’s the only way Tuesday’s moves make sense if the Seahawks have intentions of being