Specifically, the Seahawks have to decide whether to give DK Metcalf another big contract extension, or if it's time to sell high and see what they can get in a trade.
An ESPN prediction article shed light on a potential trade partner if the Seattle Seahawks were to deal star wide receiver DK Metcalf.
Philosophically, should the Seahawks follow a different formula? They can save $17 million by releasing Tyler Lockett, an expected move at the expense of a beloved veteran. Cutting or trading Metcalf before June 1 would save $10.875 million but result in a $21 million dead cap hit.
DK Metcalf hasn't asked for a trade from the Seahawks just yet, but there's reason to believe the Packers could be a great fit for him.
Once sitting at third in the NFL in receiving yards, the spotlight moved away from Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf in the second half of the season.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf may have played his final game with the franchise. Metcalf, who turned 27 last month, finished his season with 66 catches for 992 yards and five touchdowns, all of which are respectable numbers, but he officially was demoted to WR2 after second-year pro Jaxon Smith-Njigba enjoyed a breakout season.
The Chargers may want to improve their wide receiver room, and DK Metcalf could be an option in the offseason.
Despite finishing 10-7 under head coach Mike Macdonald, the Seattle Seahawks missed the NFL playoffs. It was a year in which two-time Pro Bowler DK Metcalf appeared to take a step back into the wide receiver No. 2 role.
Amid the down season and Smith-Njigba's emergence, Metcalf has found himself in the middle of trade talks. Tyler Brooks of The 33rd Team believes Metcalf would be the perfect trade candidate for the Los Angeles Chargers. This would pair Metcalf with quarterback Justin Herbert, who signed a five-year, $262.5 million contract in 2023.
The New England Patriots have been linked quite heavily as a potential trade suitor for Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver DK Metcalf.Metcalf would be an excellent addition for the Patriots' offense.
DK Metcalf has been named a potential trade chip for the Seattle Seahawks. After a solid 2024 season with the NFC West franchise, Metcalf might be out of Lumen Field and some have already identified which team could use his services. One NFL coordinator thinks Metcalf can be the right piece for Justin Herbert, LA Chargers.
Kubiak could bring a philosophical shift and staff changes as the Seahawks' offense tries to highlight it's top players more.