The list of teams interested in looking at free agent quarterback Matt Leinart was never all that long to begin with, and if the latest reports are to be believed, that group may drop all the way to zero very soon.

Citing sources close to the organization, CBS Sports’ Clark Judge is reporting that Seattle has no interest in bringing in Leinart right now, as he would block the development of fellow quarterback Charlie Whitehurst.

The Seahawks acquired Whitehurst earlier in the off-season from San Diego, and seem to be confident in his ability to take over the reins on offense from long time starter Matt Hasselbeck sooner or later.

Leinart has a significant connection to Seattle with head coach Pete Carroll, who was his collegiate head coach at USC, and chose him over Kansas City quarterback Matt Cassel as the starter for the Trojans.

With Seattle out of the race, the most likely teams to show any semblance of interest in the former first round pick would be Kansas City and Jacksonville.

The Chiefs recently cut two quarterbacks from their roster and definitely have a need for a quality backup capable of staying healthy on a consistent basis; something Brodie Croyle has never been able to do.

Jacksonville lacks a clear backup as well, and if David Garrard falters this season, the calls for him to be replaced will definitely rise in intensity, making it important to have someone capable of coming in and playing reasonable if that scenario plays out.

As always, we’ll keep you posted.

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