Seahawks Entertaining Offers For DK Metcalf at NFL Combine

Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf catches a pass during pre-game warmups at Lumen Field. Credit: DK Metcalf/Instagram

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - While Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider shot down the possibility of DK Metcalf being on the move earlier this week at the NFL combine and a trade isn’t imminent, at least three other teams have zeroed in with hopes of offering a package enticing enough to acquire the star receiver.

According to multiple sources with knowledge of ongoing discussions, the Seahawks have spoken with the Packers, Patriots, and one unknown team extensively this week on Metcalf’s availability. The former All-Pro will be entering the final year of his current contract and carries a $31 million cap hit in 2025, which has led to suitors upping the ante trying to pry him away.

On Tuesday, when asked where things stand with Metcalf during his combine media availability, Schneider replied with a somewhat snark response, saying, “He's on our team. Yeah, yeah. He's a big, strong, fast, physical receiver."

Those remarks would seem to suggest that Seattle expects Metcalf to continue to be one of its focal points on offense moving forward, but that hasn’t kept teams from reaching out and Schneider has kept his ears open.

Of the teams linked to Metcalf who have inquired this week, Green Bay is currently viewed as the strongest candidate to make a push to land to him. Aside from Schneider’s close connection to the organization from previously working for them and his ties to general manager Brian Gutekunst, the Packers believe they have a formidable offer on the table that no other team can rival, including a high draft pick and a young receiver on a rookie contract as part of the proposed compensation, that has piqued the Seahawks’ interest during talks this week.

Among the receivers who could be in play to include as part of a potential trade package, the Packers could dangle former fourth-round pick Romeo Doubs or third-year target Dontayvion Wicks, with the latter’s skill set being more similar to Metcalf. Both players that the Seahawks had interest in during the pre-draft process in recent years, Doubs would be in line for an extension with one year left on his rookie deal, while Wicks still has two years left on his rookie contract.

With standout receiver Christian Watson recovering from a knee injury suffered late last season and potentially missing time to open the 2025 campaign, the Packers aren’t expected to shop him or Jayden Reed, who led the team with 857 receiving yards a season ago and also served as the primary punt returner. But every other receiver on the roster could be included in a deal along with multiple draft choices.

The receiver-starved Patriots have long been rumored as a possible destination for Metcalf, and per sources, they have been aggressive this week trying to find a deal that would catch Schneider’s attention. However, the Seahawks haven’t engaged in anything beyond cursory discussions with them to this point, as they wouldn’t be able to acquire a quality young receiver in return as they could through a deal with the Packers. New England also isn’t shopping its top-five pick, whereas Green Bay has at least been willing to entertain dealing away its first round pick for a premium talent to pair with quarterback Jordan Love.

At this stage, the Seahawks aren’t in a rush to move Metcalf and the front office still has sights set on extending the 27-year old. It would take a massive haul in return for Schneider to be willing to pull the trigger and move on from a popular cornerstone player.

But unlike a few years ago when trade rumors revolving around the star receiver proved to be little more than smoke, with him potentially asking for $30-plus million per year on a new contract and the franchise dealing with a tight salary cap, there appears to be fire this time around with the Packers highly motivated to strike a deal and provide a jolt for their offense. As talks continue to heat up at the combine and move beyond initial negotiations, it appears Schneider has done more than simply listen and a deal coming together quickly can’t be ruled out.