DK Metcalf reportedly requests trade from Seahawks, who have already released WR Tyler Lockett

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

The Seattle Seahawks are already down a longtime member of the wide receiver corps with Wednesday's release of Tyler Lockett.

Another may be on the move. Per NFL Network, DK Metcalf has requested a trade, and the Seahawks are considering granting it.

Metcalf, 27, is a two-time Pro Bowler and former second-round pick who's played his entire six-season career with the Seahawks. It's not clear from the report what prompted his request.

Metcalf took a secondary role last season to second-year receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who emerged as Seattle's No. 1 receiving option. Metcalf still remained a key contributor to Seattle's offense.

https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/dk-metcalf-reportedly-requests-trade-from-seahawks-who-have-already-released-wr-tyler-lockett-181821107.html

[montanacowboy]

1. What the heck is going on here?

I can't believe this.

[Auggie]

2. Metcalf must think there are greener pastures other than Seattle

Myles Garrett thinks the same of Cleveland (and yes there are for Garrett).

I'd get it if Seattle was dumping him -- I think wide receiver is an often overpaid position. Not that it isn't important or impactful. Just overpaid.

[tishaLA]

3. DK sees what AJ Brown got

And wants to be part of a winning team, just like Myles Garrett. Who can blame him for not wanting to waste his career mired in mediocrity and not being able to use all your talents?

(FWIW I think his college teammate AJ is a better receiver despite their almost identical physical skills -- and AJ doesn't have the injury history DK does -- but who's to say a change in location wouldn't jumpstart his career and get people talking about him in the same breath as Justin Jefferson, Ja'mar, CeeDee, Puka, AJ, etc.)

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

4. Also the Seahawks have salary cap issues

And they haven't utilized DK as much lately.