The Seattle Seahawks could be in a state of further transition this offseason, especially when it comes to franchise legends. There has been much speculation about the fate of wide receiver Tyler Lockett, who has been a Seahawks staple ever since he was drafted in 2015. Lockett is nearing the conclusion of his 10th season in the league, which has seen him become indisputably the second best receiver in Seattle’s franchise history.
But his age, declining production, and massive salary cap hit has his future with the team in doubt. Lockett has been nothing but an exemplary Seahawk, as evidenced by the fact he earned his third Steve Largent Award this year. There are those who wonder if Seattle’s Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Rams could be his final outing in a Seahawk uniform. If this is the case, it is only fitting he has been named a team captain for this game.
Seattle has employed a rotating selection of team captains for each game, highlighting different players for different reasons. The potential final game for a franchise legend such as Lockett is good enough reason to make him one.
On the year, Lockett has hauled in 47 receptions for 572 yards and two touchdowns. It has been a three-year trend in reduced stats for Lockett, which lead those to believe his time in Seattle could be over. Especially since he is slated to count for an astonishing $30 million against the cap in 2025.
Lockett has been reflective of his career in recent years, and has smartly transitioned into a real estate business. Should he decide to hang up his cleats at the end of the year, he will have nothing to regret about what he accomplished in his decade in the league. Lockett currently trails only Steve Largent in all-time receiving yards (8566), receptions (659) and touchdowns (61).
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