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Will the Seahawks take a wide receiver in the 2020 NFL Draft?

Former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Michael Bumpus joined 710 ESPN Seattle to discuss the possibility of the team drafting a WR in 2020.

The Seattle Seahawks have numerous positional needs entering the 2020 NFL Draft, but they may be enticed to take a wide receiver in one of the early rounds.

The 2020 draft class is chock full of exciting wide receiver prospects, so just about every team has a chance to land one.

Former Seahawks wide receiver Michael Bumpus joined 710 ESPN Seattle to weigh in on this situation.

“I really think their earlier picks are going to focus on the defensive line, maybe a corner, maybe another offensive lineman,” Bumpus said. “I think at the receiver position, they have enough guys to be successful.”

The Seahawks already have a stellar veteran receiver in Tyler Lockett and a budding star in DK Metcalf. Bumpus stated that Seattle may draft a receiver not specifically because they need one, but for the sake of depth.

“I don’t think they’re going into this draft thinking ‘hey, we need a receiver. This is one of the pieces that we need,’” Bumpus said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if they take a receiver just because you’ve got to bring bodies into camp and you’ve got to fill some needs and push some guys, but I don’t think they’re going into this draft thinking ‘we have to pick up a receiver.’ I think their receiving core is pretty solid.”

The Seahawks have the No. 27, No. 59 and No. 64 overall selections in the 2020 draft and could be in a position to strike gold on a receiver like they did last season with Metcalf. Bumpus said the Seahawks may also take a wide receiver if one is the best player available depending on where they pick.

“If you have a chance to add a name in there that you weren’t expecting to be on the board late in the draft, then you do it and see what happens, but it’s definitely not a necessity,” Bumpus explained.

The virtual draft will take place on April 23 and end on April 25.

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Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf to donate $50,000 for COVID-19 efforts

Metcalf is splitting the money, with $25k going to Swedish Hospital in Seattle and the other $25k going to Oxford to help feed the homeless.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, entering his second NFL season, is already making a huge impact on both his new community and his hometown.

Metcalf is donating $50,000 for COVID-19 relief efforts, splitting the money evenly between Swedish Hospital in Seattle and purchasing meals to feed people in need in his hometown of Oxford, Mississippi.

Metcalf grew up in Oxford and stayed close to home to play his college football at Ole Miss, before getting selected by the Seahawks in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Swedish is one of the biggest hospitals in Seattle, and they have many other, smaller locations around the city.

Metcalf is not the only Seahawks player stepping up to help in light of this tough situation as quarterback Russell Wilson has already pledged to raise 10 million meals to Feeding America, who are helping to feed people who may have lost their job thanks to COVID-19.

Former Seahawks great Cliff Avril has also pledged money to a handful of charitable organizations in the Seattle area, totaling $50,000 in donations.

Metcalf’s generosity at such a young age and after just one season in the league is the testament to what kind of person he is, and Seattle is lucky to have him.

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WR Phillip Dorsett wanted to play with Russell Wilson in Seattle

Quarterback Russell Wilson was one of the primary reasons wide receiver Phillip Dorsett wanted to play with the Seattle Seahawks in 2020.

The Seattle Seahawks recently signed wide receiver Phillip Dorsett to a one-year, $1 million contract. Dorsett wanted to come to the Emerald City primarily because of quarterback Russell Wilson.

“That’s one of the biggest reasons why I decided to come,” Dorsett told 710 ESPN Seattle. “Obviously, with NFL League Pass, I’ve taken advantage of watching some of the games from last year and I could see Russell dropping dimes. Just the off-schedule timing of it. He can extend plays, and that gives us a chance to make a move and get downfield. I’m excited and I can’t wait to get into it.”

Dorsett shared he has already talked with Wilson and coach Pete Carroll, and praised the team culture that contributed to his decision to sign with the team.

“Everything was positive,” Dorsett said. “You could just tell they just like to have fun out there. It’s just something you want to be a part of. In their voices, they sounded genuine in how they really wanted to be a part of it. I felt like it was something I didn’t want to turn down.”

Dorsett is a speedy receiver, but he feels he can be a positive contributor as a route runner. “I feel like I was underutilized as that in the past and I feel like I could get to that in this offense,” he said.

Dorsett will play alongside Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf in 2020, but he should be able to compete for the No. 3 spot.

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Seahawks make signing of wide receiver Phillip Dorsett II official

The Seattle Seahawks have officially announced the signing of former first-round pick, wide receiver Phillip Dorsett II.

The Seattle Seahawks have officially announced the signing of Phillip Dorsett II to bolster the wide receiving corps. Dorsett and Seattle had initially come to terms last week, according to a number of reports.

Dorsett was originally selected in the first round at No. 29 overall by the Colts in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Miami. He spent two years in Indianapolis before he was traded to New England, where he played for the last three seasons.

For the Patriots in 2019, Dorsett started four of fourteen games played, logging 29 receptions for 397 yards and five touchdowns, which were a career-high.

In Dorsett, the Seahawks have a solid No. 3 option in the wide receiver room behind starters Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf.

The Seahawks have been fairly active throughout the first couple of weeks of free agency. You can follow all of Seattle’s moves via our live tracker, which is updated regularly with reports and the most recent signings.

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NFL Draft: Seattle’s best pick in each round since 2000

The Seattle Seahawks have had a lot of success in the NFL draft, particularly in the early part of the last decade.

The 2020 NFL draft is still expected to occur in about three weeks, and the Seattle Seahawks are gathering as much information as they can about prospective prospects in the challenging COVID-19 times.

The Seahawks are known for finding late round gems, particularly in the Pete Carroll/John Schneider era, and one or two diamonds in the rough would go a long way toward making the 2020 roster even more competitive as they strive for another deep playoff run.

The Seahawks have had their fare share of success all the way through the draft, along with plenty of duds, but there’s no doubt their best run of success – at least in the past 20 years – came just before the team’s back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, when they were able to build the infamous Legion of Boom almost exclusively via the draft.

Here’s a look at the team’s best picks by round in the past two decades, along with a handful of honorable mentions.

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Phillip Dorsett signing adds even more speed to Seahawks WR corps

The Seattle Seahawks continue to collect speedy wide receivers, giving Russell Wilson and his elite accuracy on long balls another target.

The Seattle Seahawks added another receiver to the mix on Tuesday afternoon, reportedly agreeing to terms with former New England Patriots wideout Phillip Dorsett on a one-year deal.

Dorsett is coming off a solid season in New England, and he will compete for Seattle’s No. 3 receiver role behind Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf.

Lately, the Seahawks have made it clear they prioritize speed above all else when coveting wide receivers, which makes sense considering Wilson’s elite ability to throw the long ball.

The addition of Dorsett, who ran a blistering 4.33 in the 40-yard dash, gives Seattle three receivers with absolutely elite sprint speed on the outside.

While Malik Turner, David Moore and John Ursua don’t possess that kind of speed, they also provide plenty of athleticism to round out Seattle’s receiving corps.

Plus, the team could potentially pursue free agent Josh Gordon if he is reinstated by the NFL, following a suspension last season that could be reversed after the new CBA passed.

Wilson is elite at nearly everything on the football field, but he often doesn’t get enough recognition for his accuracy on deep throws. That accuracy is a huge reason for the emergence of Lockett as a bonafide WR1, and of course the excellent performance of Metcalf in his rookie season.

Dorsett had a nice campaign with Tom Brady and the Patriots last year, but he could really thrive as a true x-receiver in Pete Carroll’s system if he’s allowed to cut loose on the outside.

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Seahawks bring back Malik Turner as exclusive rights free agent

The Seattle Seahawks add Malik Turner back into the mix after he had 15 catches for 245 yards and a touchdown in 15 games in 2019.

The Seattle Seahawks continued their trend of bringing the band back together this offseason, offering wide receiver Malik Turner a league minimum contract for the 2020 season.

Turner is an exclusive rights free agent, meaning he does not have the ability to negotiate with other teams. He either has to sign Seattle’s contract offer or not play in the NFL in 2020 – so all signs point to him coming back and competing for one of the team’s final wide receiver spots again this year.

Turner appeared in 15 games for the Seahawks last year, hauling in 15 receptions for 245 yards and one touchdown, while also serving a valuable role on the special teams unit.

With Tyler Lockett, DK Metcalf and David Moore all back in the fold, not to mention John Ursua and any draft picks or free agents the Seahawks bring into camp, it will be a tall order for Turner to carve out a bigger role this year.

However, after bringing in nearly 70 percent of his targets last year, Turner has made himself valuable to Russell Wilson and coach Pete Carroll, and could definitely take a step forward and into a big role for this team as they look to stay afloat in the elite NFC West.

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Russell Wilson, DK Metcalf reach out to fans in Instagram live chat

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson conducted a live stream on Instagram that involved wide receiver DK Metcalf and others.

With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson resorted to social media to discuss the upcoming NFL season.

Wilson had an Instagram Live chat with wide receiver DK Metcalf and several other associates.

“We’re in a time of severe measures,” Wilson said. “We’re in a time of trials, tribulations and finances and everything else…and I think the reality is, we need to be able to find the joy in it.”

Wilson took the time to reflect on his tenure in the NFL and expressed his gratitude after the league-shaking events that have transpired, including the CBA vote and the aforementioned pandemic.

“It’s kind of crazy to think about a whole 10 years,” Wilson said. “Interesting times, especially the vote happening during all this craziness. Everyone’s away from each other. I am so grateful that I get to play the game though and that’s the good news in it.”

Metcalf has been in Arizona training for the 2020 season and seems to be embracing the underdog role while remaining excited to wreak havoc on any opposition.

“It’s gonna be a big surprise, I think,” Metcalf said, “The doubters always out there, bro.”

Wilson gave a confident response: “They ain’t ready for what we about to do.”

Metcalf is entering his second season in the NFL, while Wilson is entering his ninth. We will see how the two continue their connection in 2020.

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Seahawks give receiver David Moore an original round tender

The Seattle Seahawks gave 25-year-old David Moore an original seventh round tender, which would pay him $2.13 million in 2020.

The Seattle Seahawks have offered wide receiver David Moore an original seventh round tender, according to a tweet by The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar and later confirmed by Brady Henderson of ESPN.

The tender will pay Moore $2.13 million dollars in 2020. However, with an original round tender, other teams can sign the 2017 seventh round pick to an offer sheet. If the Seahawks decline to match the offer, they would receive a seventh round pick from that team in return.

Moore, 25, had just 17 receptions for 301 yards and two touchdowns last season, despite appearing in 14 games.

Those numbers represent a significant drop from his performance in 2018, and with Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf entrenched as the team’s top two wideouts, Moore will, at best, be competing for a spot as the team’s No. 3 receiver if he is retained.

Seattle opted to sign Josh Gordon in the middle of last season, and after he was released the team turned to Malik Turner and Jaron Brown to handle more of the No. 3 receiver duties, so there’s no guarantee that Moore will earn that role again in 2020, even if the team doesn’t make any other moves at wide receiver.

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Greg Olsen played with DK Metcalf’s father Terrence as a Bear

Seattle Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen joined the Dan Patrick Show to discuss the fact that he played with Terrence Metcalf, DK’s father.

Seattle Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen recently joined the Dan Patrick Show to discuss his NFL future and mentioned the fact that he played with Terrence Metcalf, the father of current Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, during his time with the Chicago Bears early in his career.

“I actually played in Chicago with DK Metcalf’s father. So that’s how old I am/how young he is,” Olsen said. “So this is going to be the first time in my career that I will play with a father and son. His father was Terrence Metcalf. He was one of our offensive linemen in Chicago my first year or so up there and here I am all these years later playing with his kid.”

Russell Wilson will have many offensive weapons at his disposal during the 2020 NFL season, including Olsen and Metcalf. Tyler Lockett and Will Dissly only add to the embarrassment of riches. 2020 is looking to be a very successful season for the Seahawks, provided the COVID-19 outbreak subsides.

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