Amid the down season and Smith-Njigba's emergence, Metcalf has found himself in the middle of trade talks. Tyler Brooks of The 33rd Team believes Metcalf would be the perfect trade candidate for the Los Angeles Chargers. This would pair Metcalf with quarterback Justin Herbert, who signed a five-year, $262.5 million contract in 2023.

The Seattle Seahawks have several interesting contract decisions coming up this offseason, including whether or not wide receiver DK Metcalf will receive the second extension of his career. Metcalf has a year left on his existing deal (cap hit: $31.

Despite finishing 10-7 under head coach Mike Macdonald, the Seattle Seahawks missed the NFL playoffs. It was a year in which two-time Pro Bowler DK Metcalf appeared to take a step back into the wide receiver No. 2 role.

The Chargers may want to improve their wide receiver room, and DK Metcalf could be an option in the offseason.

While they were correct to move on from head coach Pete Carroll last year, they should take the makeover one step further and rip the band-aid off.

DK Metcalf has been named a potential trade chip for the Seattle Seahawks. After a solid 2024 season with the NFC West franchise, Metcalf might be out of Lumen Field and some have already identified which team could use his services. One NFL coordinator thinks Metcalf can be the right piece for Justin Herbert, LA Chargers.

A surprise AFC team has emerged as the new front-runner to acquire Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver D.K. Metcalf.