DK Metcalf To Pittsburgh Steelers After Departure Of Former K-State WR Tyler Lockett

The Seattle Seahawks have released their top receivers over the past half-decade.

Dec 4, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) celebrates with quarterback Geno Smith (7) and wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Seattle Seahawks' transactions aren't over yet. After releasing veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett and trading quarterback Geno Smith, they lost arguably their best offensive weapon Sunday.

Seattle traded two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver D.K. Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a second-round pick and pick swap. Metcalf signed a five-year, $150 million deal upon the trade.

Trade compensation: steelers are sending a second round draft pick to the Seahawks and flipping picks in the sixth and seventh rounds, per sources. https://t.co/dIcb3mvRu6

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2025

Metcalf could re-unite with former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who played 12 games in Pittsburgh last season, including its postseason matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.

Metcalf requested a trade shortly after Lockett's departure. Some believed Lockett's release sparked the request, but the parties were reportedly in trade conversations for weeks before then.

Seahawks WR DK Metcalf has requested a trade, per source. The request came today after a series of conversations over the past two weeks. Metcalf prefers a contender.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 5, 2025

Metcalf had 58 receptions for 900 yards and seven touchdowns last season. The veteran receiver dipped in production, but that was mainly amid the rise of sophomore Jaxon Smith-Njigba. A new weapon in Pittsburgh, he could create a new star receiver tandem beside George Pickens.

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To do so, they have to win the Big 12 conference tournament that begins this week in Kansas City. The Wildcats open play Tuesday night against Arizona State.

Game time: 7 p.m.

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Jayden Armant is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications and a contributor to Kansas State Wildcats on SI. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.