Professional sports are a cutthroat environment, with fans and players often finding themselves blindsided when they’re reminded that things are about business first and foremost.
That’s just what happened in Seattle on Wednesday when one all-time great Seattle Seahawks player announced that his time with the organization was coming to a close.
“I really enjoyed being in Seattle! I met so many great people and captured so many great memories! The 12’s really make this place meaningful! Although, my time on the Seahawks may have run its course I’m thankful for everything!!God gets all the glory forever!!!!” tweeted wide receiver Tyler Lockett.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter then expanded on why the Seahawks made their decision, and in what should come as a surprise to nobody, it was about money.
“Seahawks are releasing an all-time franchise great, wide receiver Tyler Lockett, who piled up 8,594 receiving yards and 61 touchdowns across 10 seasons in Seattle. The Seahawks are opting to release Lockett rather than pay him his $17 million salary for this season, including a $5.3 million roster bonus due March 16.”
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Fans reacted to the cutthroat move on social media.
“Solid WR all the way around. Dude really wasn’t on no diva (nonsense) and probably should’ve gotten way more Rec than wat he already has if he was the #1 option… but overall he’ll continue that vibe somewhere that wants him,” one fan wrote on Twitter.
“Wow, that’s crazy. Lockets has been a stud for them, and always seems to get undervalued. Someone will get a good one with him,” another fan added.
“Man, so sad to see him leave!! Love his response: God be the Glory!” one fan added.
Hopefully, Lockett lands on his feet after being a class act in his tenure with the Seahawks.
