The Seahawks ought to have a strong commerce marketplace for extensive receiver DK Metcalf, who requested out of Seattle on Wednesday.
The six-year veteran has one yr remaining on a three-year, $72 million extension he signed in July 2022. In 2024, Metcalf had 66 receptions, 992 yards (15 yards per reception) and 5 touchdowns in 15 video games.
Since being chosen within the second spherical (No. 64 general) of the 2019 NFL Draft, Metcalf has 6,324 receiving yards, the league’s 12th-most during that span.
Listed below are 5 groups that ought to be essentially the most curious about buying Metcalf this offseason.
New England Patriots
Anticipate the Patriots to do all the pieces attainable this offseason to enhance the expertise surrounding 2024 rookie quarterback Drake Maye. Per Over The Cap, New England leads the NFL with $127.4 million in obtainable cap area, so it might simply handle Metcalf’s $18 million base wage, plus provide him an extension that aligns with Maye’s rookie contract.
Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers rank fourth in obtainable cap area ($65.3 million) and wish higher weapons for quarterback Justin Herbert. Final offseason, Los Angeles minimize ties with operating again Austin Ekeler and extensive receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. 2024 rookie wideout Ladd McConkey was excellent final season, however extra playmakers are wanted if the Chargers are to problem the Chiefs for AFC West supremacy.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
Talking of the Chiefs, they might give quarterback Patrick Mahomes his most proficient extensive receiver since Tyreek Hill by buying Metcalf.
Kansas Metropolis hasn’t had a 1,000-yard extensive receiver since buying and selling Hill to the Dolphins in 2022, however Metcalf would have a robust probability of ending the drought. With tight finish Travis Kelce probably taking part in his last season in 2025, including Metcalf might additionally guarantee Mahomes has a Professional Bowl-level expertise for future seasons in 2026 and past.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Whereas they think about bringing again Russell Wilson, the Steelers ought to discover buying Metcalf, his teammate for 3 seasons in Seattle (2019-21). Even when Wilson does not return to Pittsburgh in 2025, Metcalf could be a major increase to a Steelers passing assault that was inconsistent at greatest final season.
Mercurial third-year professional George Pickens had a troublesome 2024 marketing campaign, and his future with the group past 2025, the ultimate yr of his rookie contract, is unsure. Whether or not Pickens is a part of Pittsburgh’s long-term plans or not, the entrance workplace wants one other playmaker to maintain up with high-flying AFC North offenses in Baltimore and Cincinnati.
Carolina Panthers
Carolina might be a dark-horse contender for Metcalf. Panthers head coach Dave Canales is acquainted with the wideout after serving as Seahawks quarterbacks coach (2019, 2022) and passing sport coordinator (2020-21) throughout Metcalf’s first 4 NFL seasons.
Basic supervisor Dan Morgan received his begin in an NFL entrance workplace with the Seahawks. Whereas his tenure with the group did not overlap with Metcalf’s arrival, his familiarity with Seattle’s executives might assist Carolina in potential commerce negotiations for Metcalf.
Quarterback Bryce Younger additionally made monumental strides from Week 1 to Week 18 final season, and buying and selling for Metcalf could be a vote of confidence for the No. 1 general choose of the 2023 NFL Draft.
