<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/seattle-seahawks/seahawks-news-seattle-adds-wr-dk-metcalf-tyler-lockett-departures');   ga('set', 'title', 'Seahawks add WR after DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett departures');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Seattle-Seahawks-adds-WR-after-DK-Metcalf-Tyler-Lockett-departures.jpg"></figure><h1>Seahawks add WR after DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett departures</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-12T11:09:34-07:00">March 12th, 11:09am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-12T11:09:34-07:00">March 12th, 11:09am</time><address><a>Benedetto Vitale</a>Benedetto Vitale is an avid sports writer who is an expert at covering the NFL, college football, NBA, and UFC. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 with a film degree but has since dedicated his career to sports writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Seattle Seahawks have entirely changed their wide receiver room this offseason. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is now the new No. 1 option after the front office <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-pittsburgh-blockbuster-dk-metcalf-trade-seahawks">traded DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers</a> and released Tyler Lockett from the roster. On Wednesday, Seattle signed a veteran wideout to the team.</p><p>30 year old wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is joining the Seahawks <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1899866992837894467" rel="noopener">on a one-year contract</a>, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Valdes-Scantling can make up to $5.5 million on the deal.</p><p>“Veteran WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling is signing with the Seahawks on a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million, per sources. Deal negotiated by Harold C. Lewis, Ezra Thompson, and Chad Berger of NSA Football.”</p><p>Valdes-Scantling joins the Seahawks after playing for both the Buffalo Bills and the New Orleans Saints last season. The veteran wideout is in line to serve as Seattle’s No. 2 option behind Smith-Njigba, pending what the front office does in the 2025 NFL Draft.</p><p>The veteran wide receiver finished the 2024 campaign with 19 receptions, 411 receiving yards, and four touchdowns. Before playing for the Bills and Saints, Valdes-Scantling played for the Green Bay Packers for four seasons and the Kansas City Chiefs for two. His time with the Chiefs led him to win two Super Bowl rings.</p><p>Other wide receivers on the depth chart include Jake Bobo, Dareke Young, and John Rhys Plumlee. Seattle owns the No. 18 pick overall in the upcoming draft after missing out on the playoffs. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/seahawks-news-seattle-shores-up-offense-4-75-million-move-ex-raven">Seahawks may elect</a> to prioritize adding a wideout to beef up the passing game with Sam Darnold now under center at quarterback.</p><p>As for DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, the two will continue their careers with new teams. Metcalf is now with the Steelers, which is a team that has been searching for an upgrade at the wide receiver position in recent years. Meanwhile, Lockett has yet to sign with a new franchise.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Seahawks add WR after DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett departures

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/seattle-seahawks/raiders-news-geno-smith-heartwarming-message-tyler-lockett-trade');   ga('set', 'title', 'Raiders’ Geno Smith gets heartwarming message from Tyler Lockett after trade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Raiders-news-Geno-Smith-gets-heartwarming-message-from-Tyler-Lockett-after-trade2.jpg"></figure><h1>Raiders’ Geno Smith gets heartwarming message from Tyler Lockett after trade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-10T07:24:57-07:00">March 10th, 7:24am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-10T07:24:57-07:00">March 10th, 7:24am</time><address><a>Rexwell Villas</a>Rexwell Villas is an experienced sports writer covering a variety of sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and college football. He's a Communications Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, and he claims to have JR Smith's conscience with his shot selection. He has won a basketball, a baseball, and a football championship in fantasy all within a year.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Seattle Seahawks will look so much different in the 2025 NFL season than the team it had in the 2024 campaign. For one, quarterback <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-news-geno-smith-reaction-raiders-seahawks-trade">Geno Smith is now with the Las Vegas Raiders</a> after the Seahawks decided to send him to the AFC West division club in exchange for a third-round pick (92nd overall) in the upcoming 2025 NFL draft.</p><p>Also gone in Seattle are wide receivers Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf; <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/best-tyler-lockett-landing-spots-seahawks-release">Lockett was released</a> while <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/seahawks-news-tyler-lockett-emotional-message-dk-metcalf-steelers-trade">Metcalf was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers</a> for a 2025 NFL draft second-round (52nd overall).</p><h2><b>Lockett sends a message for Geno Smith amid huge changes in Seattle</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Geno-Smith-and-Pete-Carrol.jpg"><figcaption>Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>It will take time before Seahawks fans get used to the reality that those three players are no longer in Seattle. The same can be said about Lockett, who sent a heartfelt message to Smith, who had a career renaissance when he signed with the Seahawks in 2022.</p><p>“My dawg!!! Keep being great bro!!!” Lockett <a href="https://www.threads.net/@rexwell14/post/DHBXmPuJsn3" rel="noopener">wrote in a message </a>for Smith that he shared via his official Instagram account.</p><p>Smith, 34, had signed multiple short-term contracts with the Seahawks before he had a career-reviving season with the team in 2022.</p><p>As the starting quarterback successor to Russell Wilson, Smith passed for 4,282 yards and 30 touchdowns against 11 interceptions while leading the entire NFL with a 69.8 percent completion rate through 17 games (all starts).</p><p>His performance that season earned him the Comeback Player of the Year from the Pro Football Writers of America and the Associated Press, which also gave him the Most Improved Player award. Geno Smith even earned two Pro Bowl nods during his time with the Seahawks. He had never been a Pro Bowler before his time in Seattle.</p><h2><b>Lockett leaves the Seahawks as a franchise legend</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Tyler-Lockett.jpg"><figcaption>William Navarro-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Meanwhile, Lockett will have to look for another place to continue his football career after getting released by the Seahawks ahead of the NFL free agency. He has not played for another team outside of the Seahawks so far in his time in the NFL.</p><p>Lockett was a third-round pick by Seattle in the 2015 NFL draft, immediately becoming a surprise in his rookie campaign when he racked up 664 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 51 receptions and 69 targets on his way to earning a Pro Bowl selection. The 32-year-old former Kansas State Wildcats wideout has become a franchise legend, as evidenced by the fact that he is second all-time in Seattle history in the following categories: receptions (661), receiving yards (8,564) and touchdown receptions (61).</p><p>Additionally, Lockett is third all-time in Seahawks history in games played with 161.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Raiders’ Geno Smith gets heartwarming message from Tyler Lockett after trade

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/seattle-seahawks/seahawks-news-tyler-lockett-emotional-message-dk-metcalf-steelers-trade');   ga('set', 'title', 'Tyler Lockett’s emotional message to DK Metcalf after Seahawks-Steelers trade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Seahawks-news-Tyler-Locketts-emotional-message-to-DK-Metcalf-after-Steelers-trade.jpg"></figure><h1>Tyler Lockett’s emotional message to DK Metcalf after Seahawks-Steelers trade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-09T21:03:10-07:00">March 9th, 9:03pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-10T05:55:39-07:00">March 10th, 5:55am</time><address><a>Dakota Zientek</a>Dakota Zientek graduated from the University of Iowa in 2020 and has been writing about the NFL ever since. As a die-hard NFL fan, Dakota's fandom rides with the Chicago Bears through thick and thin -- regardless of how much pain it has caused his heart throughout the years. One day, he believes he will celebrate the Bears winning a Super Bowl. Maybe even... a few?</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Following the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-pittsburgh-blockbuster-dk-metcalf-trade-seahawks">blockbuster DK Metcalf trade</a> between the Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers, fans were either heartbroken or jumping for joy. However, Tyler Lockett had a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DG_8ZQFNqJo/?hl=en" rel="noopener">heartfelt message</a> to send to Metcalf — his former teammate — on Instagram.</p><p>“My Dawg,” Lockett wrote. “2019 we became teammates!! 2025 we leave the team together as best friends!!”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="instagram-media"><div style="padding: 16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DG_8ZQFNqJo/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" target="_blank"> <div style="display: flex;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div><div style="display: flex;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div></div></div><div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div><div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div><div style="padding-top: 8px;"><div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"></div><div style="display: flex; margin-bottom: 14px;"><div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div><div style="margin-left: 8px;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 20px; width: 20px;"></div><div></div></div><div style="margin-left: auto;"><div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div><div style="display: flex; margin-bottom: 24px;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"></div><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; width: 144px;"></div></div><p></p></a><p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DG_8ZQFNqJo/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Tyler Lockett (@tdlockett12)</a></p></div></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>Metcalf and Lockett spent six seasons as teammates, showing off to be one of the better duos in the NFL. While there was a quick decline in Lockett’s production since 2023, the duo consistently accounted for more than 2,000 receiving yards combined each season.</p><p>But, with both receivers on their way out, it points to a bleak future for the Seahawks and those remaining on the roster.</p><p>Following these moves, it appears that the Seahawks are amid a bit of a rebuild situation.</p><p>So, with Metcalf and Lockett departing from the Seahawks, what does this mean for Jaxon Smith-Njigba?</p><h2><b>Is Jaxon Smith-Njgiba WR1 for Seahawks after DK Metcalf-Tyler Lockett decisions?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Jaxon-Smith-Njigba.jpg"><figcaption>Steven Bisig-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Over the past week or so, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/jaxon-smith-njigba-drops-nsfw-reaction-to-dk-metcalf-tyler-lockett-seahawks-news">Smith-Njigba has seen his team completely blow up</a> in front of him.</p><p>On top of the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/seahawks-news-tyler-lockett-announces-departure-10-seasons-message-fans">release of Lockett</a> and the trade of Metcalf to the Steelers, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-news-shocking-geno-smith-trade-seahawks">Seahawks dealt quarterback Geno Smith</a> to the Las Vegas Raiders.</p><p>So, going into 2025 — before free agency or the NFL Draft — the Seahawks could be looking at Smith-Njigba to be their No. 1 receiver with Sam Howell starting at quarterback, though <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/nfl-rumors-seahawks-talk-aaron-rodgers-geno-smith-trade">rumors suggest</a> they’ll be targeting quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/nfl-rumors-seahawks-sam-darnold-no-1-option-after-geno-smith-trade">Sam Darnold</a>.</p><p>Since being drafted with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jaxon-smith-njigba-meet-seahawks-no-20-pick-2023-nfl-draft">20th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft</a>, Smith-Njigba has been part of a productive trio including Metcalf and Lockett.</p><p>He earned more of a starting role in 2024, eclipsing 1,100 receiving yards in 16 starts. Compared to his 628 receiving yards through three starts in 2023, he showed clear progression.</p><p>However, with Metcalf and Lockett gone, the former Buckeye might be tasked with being their No. 1 option in 2025.</p><p>There’s a possibility of Seattle signing free agents or <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/ncaa-football/texas-wr-matthew-golden-perfect-fit-for-seahawks-nfl-draft">drafting replacements through the NFL Draft</a>, but there aren’t really any who could fill the role of Metcalf or Lockett.</p><p>The Seahawks could look at drafting Tetairoa McMillan out of Arizona in the 2025 NFL Draft to take over as the Metcalf of their offense, and he could complement Smith-Njigba well in the passing game. However, it’s hard to say that McMillan will automatically come into the NFL and be DK Metcalf.</p><p>Size-wise, they have similar frames, but McMillan is much leaner than Metcalf.</p><p>Regardless of how the Seahawks plan on moving on from the DK Metcalf trade and Tyler Lockett release, it was an emotional moment on social media for the two former teammates.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Tyler Lockett’s emotional message to DK Metcalf after Seahawks-Steelers trade

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/seattle-seahawks/best-tyler-lockett-landing-spots-seahawks-release');   ga('set', 'title', 'Best Tyler Lockett landing spots after Seahawks release');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Best-Tyler-Lockett-landing-spots-after-Seahawks-release.jpg"></figure><h1>Best Tyler Lockett landing spots after Seahawks release</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-06T19:11:12-08:00">March 6th, 7:11pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-06T19:11:12-08:00">March 6th, 7:11pm</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Dallas Cowboys</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>For nearly 10 years, Tyler Lockett has been one of the NFL’s most reliable and underrated wide receivers. He has delivered consistency, deep-threat capability, and veteran leadership to the Seattle Seahawks. However, as the team pivots toward a younger, more cost-efficient strategy, Lockett now finds himself on the open market <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/seahawks-news-tyler-lockett-announces-departure-10-seasons-message-fans">following his release</a>. Lockett’s exceptional route-running, dependable hands, and high football IQ still make him a valuable asset for teams looking to strengthen their receiving corps. As he navigates free agency, several teams should be eager to add his experience and skillset to their roster.</p><h2>Lockett’s 2024 Season in Seattle: A Quietly Productive Year</h2><p>“I really enjoyed being in Seattle!” Lockett recently shared. “I met so many great people and captured so many great memories! The 12’s really make this place meaningful! Although my time on the Seahawks may have run its course, I’m thankful for everything!! God gets all the glory forever!!!!”</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Mike-Macdonald-gives-murky-update-on-Tyler-Locketts-2025-status.jpg"></figure><p>Recall that Lockett arrived in Seattle as a third-round selection from Kansas State. He made an immediate impact in his rookie season. He hauled in 51 receptions for 664 yards and six touchdowns. Additionally, he earned All-Pro honors as a return specialist. He amassed 1,231 combined punt and kick return yards while scoring one touchdown on both a punt return and a kick return.</p><p>As he departs Seattle, Lockett <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/seahawks-news-jaxon-smith-njigba-tyler-lockett-message-record-chase">leaves behind an impressive legacy</a>. He ranks as the franchise’s second all-time leading receiver. <a href="https://www.espn.ph/nfl/player/_/id/2577327/tyler-lockett">His career totals</a> include 661 receptions, 8,594 yards, and 61 touchdowns. He is second only to the legendary Steve Largent in all three categories.</p><p>Here we’ll try to identify the best Tyler Lockett landing spots after he was released by the Seattle Seahawks.</p><h2>Las Vegas Raiders</h2><p>A move to the Raiders could be a strong fit for both sides. Las Vegas needs to add depth and quality to its wide receiver room, as Jakobi Meyers remains the only significant threat outside of Davante Adams. Bringing in Lockett would provide an immediate veteran presence, a dependable pass-catching option, and leadership for the group. Additionally, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/raiders-rumors-pete-carroll-expected-pursue-tyler-lockett-reunion">he would reunite with Pete Carroll</a>. That makes for a seamless transition into a familiar system.</p><p>Lockett’s ability to operate both in the slot and on the outside would add versatility to the offense. His veteran experience would be invaluable for a team still searching for long-term stability at quarterback. Whether Las Vegas sticks with Aidan O’Connell or brings in a veteran signal-caller, Lockett would provide a much-needed security blanket.</p><h2>Pittsburgh Steelers</h2><p>Another logical landing spot for Lockett is Pittsburgh. The Steelers are in need of a solid No. 2 receiver to complement George Pickens. Not many available options fit the bill better than the former Seahawks standout. Together, Lockett and Pickens would form a formidable 1-2 punch for whoever lines up under center next season. Remember that no other current Steelers receiver has demonstrated the ability to consistently produce at a high level.</p><p>Lockett’s precise route-running and knack for finding soft spots in coverage would make him an ideal complement to Pickens’ big-play ability. The Steelers’ quarterback situation remains in flux, of course. No matter who ends up starting, having a seasoned target like Lockett would be a major boost.</p><h2>Dallas Cowboys</h2><p>The Dallas Cowboys could also be a serious contender for Lockett’s services. They are looking to strengthen their wide receiver depth. CeeDee Lamb is the undisputed focal point of the Cowboys’ passing attack. However, adding Lockett would take some of the pressure off both Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott. With Prescott recently restructuring his contract, Dallas should have some flexibility to make a move.</p><p>Note that the pressure is mounting on head coach Mike McCarthy and Prescott to deliver postseason success. Securing a proven veteran weapon like Lockett could be a game-changer. He would bring much-needed reliability to the offense. His experience, football IQ, and ability to quickly build chemistry would allow him to fit seamlessly into Dallas’ system. Moreover, Lockett would thrive in an offense that frequently spreads defenses out. This would create opportunities for him to exploit mismatches and deliver in clutch situations.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Cobie-Durant-breaks-up-a-pass-for-Tyler-Lockett.jpg"><figcaption>Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h2>Looking Ahead</h2><p>Tyler Lockett’s next move will be crucial, not just for his career but for any team looking to add a proven playmaker with experience and leadership. Though he may no longer be in his prime, his route-running expertise, reliable hands, and ability to step up in key moments make him an appealing target for multiple teams. The Raiders, Steelers, and Cowboys each present compelling opportunities where Lockett could make an immediate impact, whether it’s adding veteran stability, complementing an existing star, or contributing to a playoff-caliber offense. As the offseason progresses, it won’t be surprising to see Lockett land with a contender looking to take their receiving corps to the next level. Whichever team secures his services will gain not only a dynamic player but also a respected locker-room presence who knows how to win.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Best Tyler Lockett landing spots after Seahawks release

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Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In more ways than one, the 2025 season will be a transitional year for the Seattle Seahawks. For the first time in over a decade, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/seahawks-news-tyler-lockett-announces-departure-10-seasons-message-fans">Seahawks will begin the year without Tyler Lockett</a> on their roster, releasing the veteran after 10 years with the team.</p><p>Despite relieving the veteran of his duties, the Seahawks have done everything in their power to give the longtime slot receiver the respect he deserves. Within hours of his release, Seattle’s social media team posted a <a href="https://x.com/Seahawks/status/1897474716832817370" rel="noopener">heartwarming tribute video</a> thanking the 32-year-old for his time. While the Tyler Lockett era ended in 2024, the one-minute tribute ensured his legacy will hardly be forgotten.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">You 𝘢𝘳𝘦 what it means to be a Seahawk. <a href="https://t.co/9SNCGk1ZJL">pic.twitter.com/9SNCGk1ZJL</a></p><p>— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) <a href="https://twitter.com/Seahawks/status/1897474716832817370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>NFL fans knew Lockett for his on-field production, but the clip made sure to shed light on his impact on the community. Despite making millions of dollars throughout his career, Lockett obtained a real estate license in 2022 and began helping his young teammates purchase houses.</p><p>The video also pointed out his three <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/ranking-10-greatest-seattle-seahawks-of-all-time">Steve Largent</a> Awards, a team-given honor bestowed upon the player the organization believed best emulated the “spirit, dedication and integrity” on the roster. Largent, the award’s namesake, is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame who went on to become a US Representative.</p><h2><b>Tyler Lockett’s decorated Seahawks career</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Tyler-Lockett.jpg"><figcaption>Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Lockett’s humanitarian efforts were appreciated, but it will be his on-field dominance that immortalizes him in Seahawks history. In his 10-year run, Lockett ranks second all-time in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in the franchise. Largent owns the franchise record in all three categories.</p><p>Before emerging as an elite route-runner, the Seahawks utilized Lockett as a kick returner early in his career. The former two-time Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year led the league in kick return yards in 2017 and notoriously returned his first career punt for a touchdown.</p><p>Throughout his lengthy tenure, Lockett was most dominant from 2018 to 2022. He led the team in receiving for three of the five seasons in that stretch with four 1,000-yard campaigns. Despite often being the team’s second-best pass-catcher, he was widely regarded as one of the top No. 2 options in the league during his prime. His effectiveness in the slot made him a safety blanket for both Russell Wilson and Geno Smith.</p><p>However, despite his consistency, Lockett’s production has waned each of the past three years. After posting a career-high 1,175 receiving yards in 2021, his yard total has gone down each year. In 2024, Lockett recorded just 600 receiving yards, his fewest since 2017.</p><p>Lockett’s production decrease was the result of a combination of his athletic decline and the rise of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jaxon-smith-njigba-meet-seahawks-no-20-pick-2023-nfl-draft">former first-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a>. As Lockett struggled to produce, Smith-Njigba rode a hot second half of 2024 to end the year as the team’s leading receiver.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024 SEASON STATS
RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOUCHDOWNS	POSITION RANK
83.6	1024.2	5.8	48

2024 SEASON STATS
RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOUCHDOWNS	POSITION RANK
83.6	1024.2	5.8	48

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