DK Metcalf, the former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver and two-time Pro Bowler, has been traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in a major NFL move reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Seahawks are undergoing a reset offensively, with Metcalf being traded along with the release of fellow receiver Tyler Lockett and the trade of starting quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Metcalf, who had one year left on his contract, is reportedly signing a 4-year extension worth $132 million with the Steelers, making him one of the highest-paid receivers in the NFL. The trade involved a second-round pick this year going back to the Seahawks.
Reports of Metcalf’s trade request surfaced earlier, with the seriousness of the request becoming apparent. The Seahawks initially offered Metcalf and Smith as a package deal for Maxx Crosby of the Raiders, but Las Vegas declined. Ultimately, Smith was traded to the Raiders, and Metcalf found his way to the Steelers.
This move opens up opportunities for Jaxon Smith-Njigba to take on a more prominent role with the Seahawks as they focus on rebuilding through the draft. The NFL offseason continues to be full of surprises and big moves, with teams like the Seahawks and Steelers making significant changes to their rosters.
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