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Fantasy football reaction: DK Metcalf dealt to the Steelers
Pittsburgh pulls off a big trade for the star WR, but quarterback remains unresolved.
It’s a full rebuild in the Pacific Northwest … days after cutting wideout Tyler Lockett and trading quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders, Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf was shipped to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a second-round pick in 2025’s draft. Following the agreement, he was given a massive contract extension.
Per me and @TomPelissero: DK Metcalf gets a 5-year, $150M contract along with it. https://t.co/n18g7aF6ck
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2025
The acquisition gives Pittsburgh a pair of big-play weapons on the outside with George Pickens and Metcalf, as well as a safety blanket in tight end Pat Freiermuth, so pieces are in place for success in the aerial game. Two major issues need to be resolved: Primarily, who will be the quarterback of this offense? The second is whether offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is even capable of opening up the passing game to take advantage of this talent. He’s known for a bland design that leans too heavily on the ground attack.
Fantasy football outlook
In 2024, Metcalf averaged the lowest fantasy output since his rookie season, partly due to being hobbled by injury, and there’s no guarantee he’ll rebound given the circumstances facing him in the Steel City. For now, without knowing the starting quarterback, on raw talent alone Metcalf is a top-end WR2 or low-tier No. 1. Achieving that finish is improbable with the offensive system in place, late-season weather concerns, and presumably weak option at quarterback. He’s fairly viewed as a great No. 3 consideration for the time being.
Whether it be Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Sam Darnold, or maybe even Aaron Rodgers starting in 2025, expect a rookie selection at some point, so that’s even another concern to navigate. At least a reunion with RW3 would bring familiarity.
More to come…
Trade Fodder? DK Metcalf among 5 coach-connected candidates Cowboys could call about
With so many holes in the Dallas roster, Cowboys will need to find multiple ways to improve. | From @cdpiglet
The Dallas Cowboys have many holes to fill before they kick off the 2025 season, and while most fans worry about how the team will approach free agency, they could instead look to trade for upgrades.
The last few significant trades that Jerry Jones have only recently been eclipsed in Dallas-area fandom ire by Nico Harrison jettisoning Luka Doncic, but there are some moves the Cowboys could make that would please the base in 2025.
CeeDee Lamb needs a running mate. Jalen Tolbert hasn’t shown signs of being that guy, and Jonathan Mingo is a long shot to develop into one. New head coach Brian Schottenheimer has a history with a couple of players for whom the Cowboys could try to acquire.
DK Metcalf had some of his best seasons with Schottenheimer as his offensive coordinator, including his second-highest receptions total (83), most ever receiving yards (1,303), and both of his top two touchdown receptions in a single season totals.
Tyler Lockett also had his best Seattle seasons with Schottenheimer. His only 1000-catch campaign, as well as his highest receiving yards mark (1,175) tooks place with Schotty calling the shots. In addition, his top-four touchdown totals all came in that stretch.
On the defensive end, new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton are familiar with a few options that the Cowboys could look to trade for.
Andrew Billings is a 6-foot-1, 311-pound one-technique who signed with the Chicago Bears in 2023. Under Eberflus, Billings had his most tackles in a season, 39, and his lowest missed tackle percentage, at 4.9%. He also had the most pressures since his rookie season.
The Cowboys could be losing Osa Odighizuwa to an enormous payday elsewhere.
Sheldon Rankins is a defensive tackle who played one season under Whitecotton while on the New York Jets. He had his highest total tackles and lowest missed tackle percentage in that season. Defensive end John Franklin-Myers might have had his most productive season in 2024 with the Denver Broncos, but he developed under Whitecotton. He started all 50 games he played under him, averaging 35 tackles, five tackles for a loss, 24 pressures, 16 QB hits, and five sacks in three seasons.
Dallas could sign cheap free agents with connections to their new coaching staff, like Leki Fotu, Javon Kinlaw, or Carl Lawson, but impactful trades could be the better way for the Cowboys to build a contending team.
NFL executives predict Chargers will trade for two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver
The Chargers need to upgrade the wide receiver room this offseason, and one way they could do so is by trading for a two-time Pro Bowler.
The Chargers need to upgrade the wide receiver room this offseason, and one way they could do so is by trading for a two-time Pro Bowler.
ESPN asked NFL team executives, scouts and personnel figures to make some offseason predictions, and they see Los Angeles trading for Seahawks’ DK Metcalf.
“The Seahawks can still get good value for him, and he could pair with Ladd McConkey for a good inside-out tandem,” an NFL coordinator said of a move to the Chargers. “[Justin] Herbert to Metcalf would be scary. I think [Los Angeles] will be looking to help the quarterback in a big way.”
On paper, the Chargers trading for Metcalf sounds great. The 27-year-old Metcalf is a big-time playmaker coming off a season where he nearly topped 1,000 receiving yards for the fourth time in his career.
However, what it would come down to is the compensation for him.
Metcalf is signed through the end of the 2025 season, so the Chargers would have to trade and likely sign him to an extension. The price would probably have to be right because it’s uncertain if general manager Joe Hortiz would be willing to give up high draft capital.
Metcalf is familiar with wide receivers coach Sanjay Lal, who served as Seattle’s passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. In those seasons, Metcalf surpassed 1,000 receiving yards and had a career-high yards per reception in 2023 (16.9 YPC).
First half recap and highlights: Seahawks lead 17-13 over Rams
First half recap and highlights: Seahawks lead 17-13 over Rams
The Seattle Seahawks may be not be competing for a spot in the postseason, but they sure are playing as if they were. Or, at the very least, playing to make sure they achieve history, incentives and pride on the way out. Against a Rams team resting starters and indifferent to playoff seeding, the Seahawks are living up to head coach Mike Macdonald’s idea of “finishing the right way.”
Seattle started the game with a punt on their opening drive, which ensured the team went the entire season without scoring a touchdown on an opening possession. However, since then, the Seahawks had little trouble getting the scoring going. After forcing a punt from the Rams, Seattle went on a five-play, 60-yard drive which ended with Geno Smith finding wide receiver Jake Bobo for his first score of the year.
Geno Smith finds Jake Bobo for an early touchdown… Bobo’s first score of the year! Seahawks up 7-0 with 5:21 left in the first quarter. pic.twitter.com/Trdn6NRJhk
— The Seahawks Wire (@TheSeahawksWire) January 5, 2025
Los Angeles punted again, and the Seahawks decided they wanted to improve on their previous drive. Seattle took seven plays this time, but went 70 yards and found the end zone once more. For all the frustration at times with both quarterback Geno Smith and DK Metcalf, the pair reminded everyone why the Seahawks should not be so quick to move off either this coming spring.
Seahawks extend their lead with this strike from Geno Smith to DK Metcalf. Seattle leads 14-3 with 12:48 left in the first half. pic.twitter.com/iKbsnMmnrN
— The Seahawks Wire (@TheSeahawksWire) January 5, 2025
I would love to see what Geno can do with a considerably better offensive line pic.twitter.com/cwy16NjI5G
— Kole Musgrove (@KoleMusgrove23) January 5, 2025
The Rams were eventually able to find the end zone for the first time of the afternoon, as Jimmy Garoppolo found Tyler Higbee for a touchdown to cut Seattle’s lead to 14-10. The Seahawks did manage to build it back up to a full touchdown lead, as Jason Myers nailed a 56-yard field goal, continuing to build history for the franchise.
Los Angeles attempted to answer back, but their next drive lasted all of three plays before Garoppolo’s pass was intercepted by safety Julian Love. Seattle did not do anything with the extra possession, but another highlight for Seattle’s top safety is always welcome.
Julian Love’s 3rd interception of the season for the Seahawks pic.twitter.com/sQH1qSXr0x
— Kole Musgrove (@KoleMusgrove23) January 5, 2025
Of course, the most important aspect of this game for the Seahawks is if certain players will be able to meet key milestones. Geno Smith stands to make the most, earning up to $6 million in contract escalators tied to performance. Here is where they stand after one half of football:
- $2 million if Smith eclipses 4,282 passing yards (Smith has 130, only needs 56 more)
- $2 million if Smith has better than 69.7555% completion percentage for the year (Smith has completed 78.6% of his passes today, and has 70.2% on the year)
- $2 million if the Seahawks win 10 games (they currently lead 17-13)
Additionally, second-year wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is chasing history as well. Tyler Lockett holds the franchise record for most receptions in a single season with 100, as he reached that mark in 2020. JSN has two catches on three targets, and will need three more to set a new record.
The Seahawks will get the ball to start the second half. Los Angeles did cut into Seattle’s lead with a 58-yard field goal right before the second quarter came to a conclusion.
Be sure to keep following @TheSeahawksWire and @KoleMusgrove23 on Twitter for more live updates, analysis and highlights during the game.
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Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba is chasing history in Week 18
Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba is chasing history in Week 18
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has experienced a breakout season as a sophomore in 2024. Smith-Njigba leads the Seahawks in receptions (96), receiving yards (1,121) and touchdowns (six) this year. JSN will be chasing history in Sunday’s regular-season finale versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18.
Franchise legend Tyler Lockett holds the organization’s single-season receptions record with 100 in 2020. That marks the only recorded time in Seahawks history that a receiver has reached or surpassed triple digits in catches. Smith-Njigba can equal Lockett’s record with four receptions, or surpass it with five catches. It’s worth noting Smith-Njigba is averaging a team-high six receptions per game this season.
DK Metcalf, for one, is hoping to watch Smith-Njigba shatter Lockett’s record on Sunday. “It’s like a passing of a torch in my opinion,” Metcalf told reporters on Wednesday.
DK Metcalf on Jaxon Smith-Njigba potentiality breaking Tyler Lockett’s single season receptions record: “It’s like a passing of a torch in my opinion.” pic.twitter.com/CZvrofisGY
— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) January 1, 2025
It would be borderline poetic to watch Smith-Njigba break Lockett’s historic record in front of him in what’s potentially Lockett’s final game with the franchise. Smith-Njigba has been outstanding throughout 2024, putting a mildly disappointing rookie campaign (2023) behind him while undoubtedly meeting what the Seahawks’ pre-draft expectations were for him. JSN is already slated to cement himself in franchise history.
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Seahawks WR DK Metcalf heaps Tyler Lockett with praise amidst uncertain future
Seahawks WR DK Metcalf heaps Tyler Lockett with praise amidst uncertain future
Seattle Seahawks veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett the team’s longest-tenured player. Having spent his entire career to date in Seattle, Locket will conclude his 10th campaign with the organization in Sunday’s Week 18 regular-season finale with the Los Angeles Rams. Doing so, he’ll continue cementing himself as one of the most notable talents in franchise history.
Uncertainty awaits Lockett in the offseason. He’s had to accept a smaller role this season, totaling 47 receptions for 572 receiving yards and two touchdowns with one game remaining. That represents Lockett’s fewest catches, scores, and yards since his third campaign (2017). Meanwhile Jaxon Smith-Njigba continues to develop, establishing himself alongside DK Metcalf as Geno Smith’s go-to weapons.
With unknown looming, Metcalf stepped to the podium on Wednesday, accepting a moment to heap praise on Lockett in front of local reporters. “He’s a Hall of Famer in my book, on and off the field,” Metcalf said.
DK Metcalf on Tyler Lockett: “He’s a Hall of Famer in my book, on and off the field.”
— Dugar, Michael-Shawn (@MikeDugar) January 1, 2025
Lockett is technically under contract with the Seahawks through next season. But there’s no guaranteed money remaining on his agreement, and general manager John Schneider could clear a sizable $17 million in cap savings by releasing him, per OverTheCap. Lockett’s scheduled cap charge is $30.8 million, an unfathomable, unrealistic amount given his declining production. At minimum, a vastly reworked contract would be required.
The writing is on the wall, just like it was for Quandre Diggs and Jamal Adams last season. If Lockett’s career with the Seahawks concludes versus the Rams in Week 18, it’s been a pleasure. Lockett deserves the biggest send-off the organization can muster, whenever his time arrives.
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No huddle was a constant feature of Seahawks’ 2024 offense
No huddle was a constant feature of Seahawks’ 2024 offense
Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb will reach the conclusion of his first campaign in charge in Sunday’s Week 18 regular-season finale versus the Los Angeles Rams. Grubb was appointed by first-year head coach Mike Macdonald. Seahawks fans possessed questions regarding what his offense would look like considering this was his first gig outside the college ranks.
Grubb’s offense has shown improvement in some key areas. One interesting wrinkle has been Grubb’s usage of the no-huddle offense. Entering Sunday’s finale with the Rams, the Seahawks rank fifth in no-huddle usage at 21.7 percent, according to data collected by Establish the Run.
Top 2024 No-Huddle Rates
1 – #Commanders (62.3%)*
2 – #Bears (25.2%)
3 – #Eagles (24.7%)
4 – #Steelers (21.8%)
5 – #Seahawks (21.7%)* Washington’s 77% no-huddle rate last night was the highest single-game mark since Week 5 of 2015 (NYG, 78%)
— Pat Thorman (@Pat_Thorman) December 30, 2024
There are a few notable takeaways. Seattle’s effective usage of no-huddle reflects well on Grubb. Firstly, successfully operating a no-huddle offense places stress on opposing defenses. It also takes an experienced, in-command quarterback to pull it off, so credit to Geno Smith.
Entering Week 18, the Seahawks are scoring a 19th-ranked 21.6 points per contest. That’s slightly below average and needs improving next season. It’s essentially on par with the 21.4 they scored per outing last season under unpopular OC Shane Waldron.
The passing attack has significantly improved this season (238.1 per game vs. 230.0), but the rushing attack has continued to struggle, failing to improve on last year’s output of 92.9 rushing yards per game, posting just one more yard (93.8/game) this season. Improving the offensive line and getting more out of Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet will be an offseason focal point.
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Discipline has been season-long issue for Seahawks
Discipline has been season-long issue for Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks were driving. Backup running back Zach Charbonnet, starting in place of the injured Kenneth Walker III, rushed for nine yards in the second quarter of Thursday’s eventual 6-3 Week 17 win over the Chicago Bears. Wide receiver DK Metcalf was entangled in a shoving match with Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. Frustrated, Metcalf jabbed Stevenson in the facemask. He was penalized for retaliation, and his personal fouls pushed the offense into a 2nd-and-16 situation as opposed to the scheduled 2nd-and-1.
It was an accurate snapshot of the Seahawks’ season-long discipline issues. Following that miscue, the Seahawks were now averaging a league-leading 34.5 offensive penalty yards per game (517/15) this season, according to Inside Edge NFL. The league average? 25.4 yards, nearly 10 fewer than Seattle’s average weekly output.
The Seahawks have averaged 34.5 offensive penalty yards per game (517/15) this season, worst in NFL; League Avg: 25.4.
— Inside Edge NFL (@IE_NFL) December 27, 2024
Luckily, Geno Smith and the offense overcame Metcalf’s error in judgment. On that 2nd-and-16, Smith connected with tight end Noah Fant for a 13-yard gain, getting the offense into 3rd-and-manageable. Fant came through again, catching a 12-yard pass to give the Seahawks a new set of downs. Metcalf hauled in a 14-yard completion plays later, making up for his 15-yard penalty, and the Seahawks eventually settled for a 50-yard field goal from Jason Myers, taking a 6-3 lead, which would be the final score.
The majority of Seattle’s offensive penalties have been whistled on the offensive line. Pre-snap (false start) and post-snap (holding) infractions have been frequent occurrences. It’s unsurprising when you consider the challenges they’re dealing with up front. They’ve played three different players, all rookies or sophomores, at right guard. Right tackle was a revolving door until Abe Lucas returned. The starting center abruptly retired midseason, thrusting a sophomore into the lineup unexpectedly.
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3 Bold Predictions for Seahawks offense vs. Bears in Week 17
3 Bold Predictions for Seahawks offense vs. Bears in Week 17
The Seattle Seahawks are considered heavy favorites in Thursday evening’s Week 17 matchup versus the lackluster Chicago Bears. Seattle’s offense scored 24 points in Sunday’s defeat to the Minnesota Vikings. On a short week, we’ve compiled three bold predictions for Ryan Grubb’s offense against a hurting Bears defense.
Geno Smith plays a turnover-free game
Starting quarterback Geno Smith threw two interceptions in the Vikings defeat, including a game-clinching back-breaker with 55 seconds remaining. Smith has now thrown 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions this season. Ball security will be a focal point throughout a short week of practice leading up to Thursday’s showdown with the Bears.
DK Metcalf scores a TD
DK Metcalf ended an uncharacteristic five-game scoring drought via a 25-yard touchdown in the first quarter of the Vikings defeat. Metcalf was effective, averaging an explosive 19 yards per reception while catching three balls for 57 total yards. Seattle’s big-play boundary threat will attempt to keep momentum going by scoring a TD for a second consecutive outing.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads the offense in receiving yards
Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the Seahawks in receptions (eight) and receiving yards (95) for an eighth consecutive contest against the Vikings on Sunday. JSN has become Smith’s go-to target in the passing attack. There’s no tangible reason to believe that’ll change versus a playing-for-nothing Bears defense on a short week. Smith-Njigba could surpass 100 receiving yards.
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