According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, the Seahawks offered quarterback Geno Smith and star wide receiver DK Metcalf to the Raiders in exchange for standout pass-rusher M
According to multiple reports, they have agreed to trade wide receiver DK Metcalf to the Steelers. Friday brought word that they are trading quarterback Geno Smith to the Raiders and they've also released wide receiver Tyler Lockett,
The Seattle Seahawks had been hit with two major and unexpected trade requests this offseason. First, wide receiver DK Metcalf requested one shortly after news broke about Tyler Lockett's release. The second came from quarterback Geno Smith,
Seattle is widely expected to heavily pursue free agent quarterback Sam Darnold to replace Smith. When this news broke, I began to wonder why the Seahawks would be willing to potentially pay Darnold roughly $40 million per year (which is what Spotrac is estimating he will fetch) when they apparently did not want to give Geno Smith the $40-$45 million a year he is reportedly seeking.
The Seattle Seahawks have lowered their asking price for DK Metcalf, which is the good news. The bad news is what else he is asking for.
It's confounding to assess the Seahawks because they have plenty of talent and three straight winning seasons. But there was only one playoff appearance in those three seasons and no postseason wins.
It's difficult for fans of the Seattle Seahawks to argue the point right now, as they're probably feeling punch-drunk following one of the craziest weeks in franchise history. Whereas the shocking Russell Wilson trade came in one big blow all at once three years ago,
The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded for D.K. Metcalf, and signed the Seattle Seahawks star receiver to a five-year, $150 million contract to keep him long-term, per multiple reports.
DK Metcalf heads to QB-less Pittsburgh. The Seahawks have blown up their offense. Does this make sense for anyone?