One of the bigger talking points in the first half of the season for the Seattle Seahawks has been whether or not to trade star wide receiver DK Metcalf. I emphatically staked my flag in the ground on the position the Seahawks should absolutely not trade away their clear-cut No. 1 receiver.
It appears the franchise agrees with me.
On Sunday morning, league insider Mike Garafolo spoke on NFL Network to discuss the status of Metcalf in Seattle ahead of Tuesday’s impending trade deadline. Garafolo was quick to affirm that Metcalf will in fact remain in the Emerald City for the remainder of this season.
“The Seahawks had hoped they would have him (Metcalf) back this week, but he just needs more time.” Garafolo stated. “He’s got the bye week after that, so look for him to return in Week 11 against the 49ers… and return as a Seahawk! I know there’s been a lot of speculation out there, ‘would the Seattle Seahawks trade DK Metcalf?’ I checked on it with a high-ranking Seahawks source last week. I said ‘there’s a lot of chatter out there, could he possibly be traded?’ I was given a no word reply… Quote: ‘nope!'”
This is the correct decision. Metcalf is a unicorn. There are not many players out there, in the league or coming down the college pipeline, who have his unique combination of size, speed, strength and playmaking ability. So far in 2024, Metcalf has 35 receptions or 568 yards and three touchdowns. This, of course, after missing last week and will once again be absent against the Rams.
While the Metcalf trade talk looks to be done for the time being, this conversation has merely been tabled, not ended. Metcalf will enter the final year of his current contract next season, where he will most assuredly be seeking a new extension. Why wouldn’t he? He will be 27 years old and is only four scores away from being No. 3 in the Seahawks all time receiving touchdown list.
As we get closer to the 2025 NFL draft and free agency, I’m sure these conversations will resume with even more fervor than before. But for now, Metcalf remains where he should: in Seattle, helping the Seahawks make a push to win the NFC West when he returns.
