The Seattle Seahawks are entertaining the idea of moving star wide receiver DK Metcalf, but they do not intend to engage in trade talks throughout the entire offseason.
Metcalf officially requested a trade from the Seahawks on Wednesday. He reportedly does not feel that the team is close enough to contention and wants to play for a team with a better chance to win a Super Bowl. Metcalf is also entering the final year of his contract, so he likely wants a new deal.
Seahawks general manager John Schneider discussed Metcalf's trade request during an appearance on Seattle Sports 710 Thursday night. Schneider said the relationship between Metcalf and the team is "in a cordial, professional place." The GM added that Metcalf understands Seattle may not be able to find a suitable trade.
Schneider also said the NFL Draft is the deadline for a Metcalf trade to be agreed upon.
The 2025 NFL Draft will take place from April 24-26. That gives interested teams less than two months to try to pry Metcalf away from Seattle.
"He understands we’re going to head down this road, we’re going to do the best thing we can for the organization, and if things don’t fall the way he wants, there’s a good chance he could end up being here," Schneider continued, via The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar. "And at that point, we all turn the corner and move forward. Through this whole process, he’s been extremely professional and respectful."
Metcalf is entering the final year of a three-year, $72M extension he signed in 2022. He had 66 catches for 992 yards and five touchdowns last season.
Metcalf has had at least 900 receiving yards in all six of his NFL seasons. His best statistical year came in 2020, when the former Ole Miss star had 83 catches for 1,303 yards and 10 touchdowns. Metcalf made the Pro Bowl that season and again in 2023.
There are likely plenty of teams with interest in Metcalf, but Seattle's asking price will determine whether or not the 27-year-old is dealt.
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