Metcalf is one of the NFL’s most prolific receivers, and his sizable frame makes him a matchup nightmare for opposing defensive backs across the league.
After signing a long-term extension that pays him $72 million, there’s a chance that Metcalf could be dealt for the right price. Perhaps financial decisions could drive any Seahawks decision to trade Metcalf. Moving on from Metcalf post-June 1 would free up $9.5 million in cap space over the next two seasons while triggering a $22.5 dead-money charge over that span.
Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport suggests the following potential blockbuster Seahawks-Steelers trade:
Seattle Gets: 2025 Round 1 Pick, 2025 Round 5 Pick, 2026 Round 2 Pick
Steelers Get: WR DK Metcalf, 2025 Round 6 Pick
For the Steelers, trading three draft picks, including a first-round selection could seem like a steep price to pay, it’s worth remembering Metcalf has caught 372 career passes for 5,332 yards with 43 career touchdowns.
Pittsburgh could use an elite talent such as Metcalf to help close the gap on the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals at the top of the division.
Likewise, a receiver trio of Metcalf, Pickens, and Wilson could prove to be the foundation of new coordinator Arthur Smith’s offense in 2024 and beyond.
