Fans React To Former Kansas State WR Tyler Lockett's Release From Seattle Seahawks

Tyler Lockett spent 10 seasons as a Seahawk before being released Wednesday afternoon.

Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) during warmups before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Seattle Seahawks' veteran Tyler Lockett was released from the team Wednesday, sparking strong reactions from fans.

Russell Wilson, Tyler Lockett, Pete Carroll, and Bobby Wagner all on the raiders next year pic.twitter.com/SC5YUvH8x3

— Shadow (@FeelLikeMafe) March 5, 2025

Even with Lockett's dip in production, Seahawks fans reflected on his time with the team and expressed sadness at his departure.

- DK Metcalf wanting out of Seattle

- Franchise great Tyler Lockett released

- Jake Bobo WR2

- Alcoholic GM about to do nothing in FA

Speechless pic.twitter.com/OdQeVIKEmj

— ᴅᴏxx ⚡️ (@new_era72) March 5, 2025

Lockett was drafted out of Kansas State in 2015 with the No. 69 overall pick. Through four seasons as a Wildcat, he had 3,710 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns, with 2,684 return yards and six touchdown returns. He finished among the best in several Kansas State receiving records before replicating this success in Seattle. Lockett had 8,594 yards and 61 touchdowns as a Seahawk, including four consecutive seasons (2019-2022) with 1,000 yards receiving.

He finished second all-time in franchise history in receiving yards, receptions, and touchdowns, trailing only Hall of Famer Steve Largent in those categories.

Forget work, I’m gonna spend today liking every Tyler Lockett tribute tweet pic.twitter.com/lGyhLcV9U8

— Gregory King 🇵🇸 (@GeeK253) March 5, 2025

Though Lockett's time in Seattle is over, he still expressed gratitude for his 10-year career upon release. Even for his age, he could still be a productive weapon on a team like the Cincinnati Bengals or San Francisco 49ers.

"I really enjoyed being in Seattle," Lockett tweeted Wednesday afternoon. "I met so many great people and captured so many great memories! The 12’s really make this place meaningful! Although, my time on the Seahawks may have run its course I’m thankful for everything!!God gets all the glory forever!!!!"

I really enjoyed being in Seattle! I met so many great people and captured so many great memories! The 12’s really make this place meaningful! Although, my time on the Seahawks may have run its course I’m thankful for everything!!God gets all the glory forever!!!! pic.twitter.com/cywZBDhOVR

— Tyler Lockett (@TDLockett12) March 5, 2025

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.