Seahawks’ WR DK Metcalf is signing a three-year, $72 million extension that includes $58.2 million guaranteed, per source. Deal includes $30 million signing bonus, the highest ever for a WR. Metcalf will be a free agent again at 27 years old.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 28, 2022
The Seahawks are signing wide receiver D.K. Metcalf to a three-year deal worth $72 million, according to a report by Adam Schefter. Jordan Schultz was the first to report the news. Metcalf’s new contract includes $58.2 million in guarantees and a $30 million signing bonus.
Metcalf is entering his fourth season in the NFL. In 49 career games he has totaled 216 catches, 3,170 yards and 29 touchdowns.
In terms of annual money, Metcalf’s new deal makes him one of the highest-paid players at his position. His averge of $24 million per year ties him with Stefon Diggs of the Bills for the sixth-highest mark among wide receivers.
Metcalf had been “holding in” at training camp over the last two days, a popular new move among players looking for a new contract without getting fined for missing practice. He had also skipped mandatory minicamp earlier this offseason for the same reason after attending voluntary OTAs.
One of the finest athletes in the sport, Metcalf was recently ranked the 10th best receiver in the league by ESPN.
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