Specifically, the Seahawks have to decide whether to give DK Metcalf another big contract extension, or if it's time to sell high and see what they can get in a trade.

An ESPN prediction article shed light on a potential trade partner if the Seattle Seahawks were to deal star wide receiver DK Metcalf.

Philosophically, should the Seahawks follow a different formula? They can save $17 million by releasing Tyler Lockett, an expected move at the expense of a beloved veteran. Cutting or trading Metcalf before June 1 would save $10.875 million but result in a $21 million dead cap hit.

DK Metcalf hasn't asked for a trade from the Seahawks just yet, but there's reason to believe the Packers could be a great fit for him.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf may have played his final game with the franchise. Metcalf, who turned 27 last month, finished his season with 66 catches for 992 yards and five touchdowns, all of which are respectable numbers, but he officially was demoted to WR2 after second-year pro Jaxon Smith-Njigba enjoyed a breakout season.

The Chargers may want to improve their wide receiver room, and DK Metcalf could be an option in the offseason.

The Los Angeles Chargers popped up in a recent bit of NFL trade buzz involving Seattle Seahawks wideout DK Metcalf. Granted, that trade buzz was just one anonymous NFL executive throwing something out there.

Amid the down season and Smith-Njigba's emergence, Metcalf has found himself in the middle of trade talks. Tyler Brooks of The 33rd Team believes Metcalf would be the perfect trade candidate for the Los Angeles Chargers. This would pair Metcalf with quarterback Justin Herbert, who signed a five-year, $262.5 million contract in 2023.

Despite finishing 10-7 under head coach Mike Macdonald, the Seattle Seahawks missed the NFL playoffs. It was a year in which two-time Pro Bowler DK Metcalf appeared to take a step back into the wide receiver No. 2 role.

DK Metcalf has been named a potential trade chip for the Seattle Seahawks. After a solid 2024 season with the NFC West franchise, Metcalf might be out of Lumen Field and some have already identified which team could use his services. One NFL coordinator thinks Metcalf can be the right piece for Justin Herbert, LA Chargers.

Terrence Metcalf, father of Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, played seven seasons for the Chicago Bears from 2002-08. More importantly in this case, he was a star in his time at Ole Miss from 1997-01, earning consensus All-American honors in his final season. He was later inducted into the Ole Miss and Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.

Once sitting at third in the NFL in receiving yards, the spotlight moved away from Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf in the second half of the season.