DK Metcalf would have asked for the Seahawks trade, which have already published WR Tyler Lockett

The Seattle Seahawks are already down a longtime member of the Wide Receiver Corps with the release of Tyler Lockett on Wednesday.

Another can be in motion. By NFL networkDK Metcalf asked for a job, and the Seahawks plan to grant it.

Metcalf, 27, is a double professional player and a former second round choice that has played his entire six -season career with the Seahawks. It is not clear to the report which prompted his request.

Metcalf won a secondary role last season at the second-year receiver Jaxon Smith-Migba, which has become the N ° 1 reception option from Seattle. Metcalf has always remained a key contributor to the Seattle offensive.

After consecutive seasons with more than 1,000 yards, including its 2023 Pro Bowl campaign (66 catches, 1,114 yards, eight affected), Metcalf collected 66 catches for 992 yards and five affected in 2024.

Smith-Njigba, a first-round choice in 2023, led Seattle last season with 100 catches for 1,130 yards and six affected. He was the target of 137 passes, against 108 for Metcalf. Smith-Njigba responded to Wednesday news on social networks.

Seahawks could suddenly be thin to the receiver

If the Seahawks end up exchanging Metcalf without corresponding acquisition, they will suddenly be thin to a position which was previously a force. Just before the news of Metcalf’s commercial request was interrupted, Seattle released Lockett, who played his entire 10 -season career in Seattle.

Lockett, 32, is a former Bowler All-Pro and PRO player and remained a productive member of the Seattle passes game in 2024. He caught 49 passes for 600 yards and two touches last season as the third receiver of Seattle behind Smith-Migba and Metcalf. Jake Bobo, who caught 13 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown.

Any transition to the Metcalf trade should probably take place with a plan to acquire another departure caliber receiver through the free agency, trade or project. Davante Adams, Chris Godwin, Amari Cooper and Stefon Diggs are among the best wide receivers that should be available in free agency.

Athletic, 6-4 playmaker at his peak, Metcalf would be a coveted target for the teams if necessary to receive if the Seahawks advance with his request.