Former K-State WR Tyler Lockett Released From Seattle Seahawks After 10 Seasons

The Seahawks legend was officially released from the team Wednesday afternoon.

`’Jan 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver Tyler Lockett (16) runs down the field baseline at SoFi Stadium for the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams Week 18 matchup. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images | William Navarro-Imagn Images

An era is over in Seattle. Veteran Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett was released from the team after a decade-long career.

Seahawks release WR Tyler Lockett. pic.twitter.com/QFYw7UKSqO

— NFL (@NFL) March 5, 2025

Seattle drafted Lockett out of Kansas State, where he accumulated 3,710 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns, with 2,684 return yards and six touchdown returns. After dominating Wildcats records, he also went on to etch his name in Seattle's football books. Lockett had 8,594 yards and 61 touchdowns as a Seahawk, including four consecutive seasons (2019-2022) with 1,000 yards receiving.

A dip in production, paired with the rise of younger receivers, illustrated that Lockett's time in Seattle was likely coming to an end. Lockett alluded to this after the Week 17 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.

"I think the city is amazing," Lockett said. "I'll always view Seattle as a college town, and maybe this isn't the end, maybe it is the end, but I always will be a Seahawk through and through.

Still at age 32, Lockett could impact a team with his veteran leadership and become a tertiary weapon in a solid receiving core. For now, the former Wildcat reflected on his time in Seattle, tweeted a message of gratitude upon his release.

"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.