DK Metcalf-Steelers trade hasn't aged well for Seahawks

An NFL analyst looks back at the DK Metcalf trade, which hasn’t aged well for the Seattle Seahawks.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf during minicamp at their South Side facility. | Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images

Earlier this offseason, the Seattle Seahawks traded away star wide receiver DK Metcalf. Following more than a year of speculation that he could be moved, Metcalf was sent to the Pittsburgh Steelers, along with a sixth round pick. For compensation, Seattle landed a second and seventh-round pick.

The move was met with mixed reviews. Some felt it was great for the Steelers, but left Seattle thin at wide receiver — especially since they also released Tyler Lockett. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox was one of those who felt it was a win for both teams.

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That’s no longer the case though. Knox has had time to reflect and said the Seahawks didn’t do enough to replace Metcalf, leaving them in a worse state.

“However, a lot has changed for both teams since the deal was done. The Seahawks essentially replaced Metcalf with Cooper Kupp on a three-year, $45 million deal—quite a price for a 32-year-old wideout with significant injury concerns.”

He dropped their grade to a C+, while giving Pittsburgh a B. For Seattle, he says it’s a gamble, especially after taking a big swing on Sam Darnold.

If Kupp lives up to their expectations and Jaxon Smith-Njigba excels as WR1, the Seahawks will look brilliant. If not, this trade will continue to age like milk.

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