DK Metcalf is reportedly a no-show at minicamp. Should the Seattle Seahawks decide to make a trade, these three teams could be interested
There were rumors in the offseason that the Seattle Seahawks could be willing to trade star wide receiver DK Metcalf. Those rumors could pick back up now that he’s reportedly been an unexcused absence at mandatory minicamps.
One of the main reasons for contention is the desire for a new contract from Metcalf. Of course, Seattle might not be interested in a long-term deal since they seem to be rebuilding some. If that remains the case, these three teams could step in and try to add Metcalf via trade.
DK Metcalf trade option No. 3: Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans entered 2021 with one of the more intimidating wide receiving corps on paper. The ascending A.J. Brown was on one side with former Atlanta Falcons superstar Julio Jones joining him on the opposite side.
Both are now gone as Jones was released following a disappointing season and Brown was traded to Philadelphia for a Round 1 pick during the draft. Tennessee did add Treylon Burks in Round 1 — who could develop into a star — and veteran Robert Woods.
Still, they can use more depth at the position and there’s no doubt Metcalf would quickly become the No. 1 wideout if added to the Titans roster.
Tennessee is coming off a season where they won the No. 1 seed in the AFC but their postseason ended after just one game. They have the talent to win now but could be held back by their receiving corps, which is why targeting Metcalf makes so much sense for them.
DK Metcalf trade option No. 2: Los Angeles Chargers
At the moment, the Los Angeles Chargers don’t have a ton of cap space with just over $14 million. That means it wouldn’t be as easy for them to land DK Metcalf and give him a massive extension, but it also wouldn’t be impossible.
It could also make a lot of sense for the Chargers to go after the big wideout. L.A. already has two great options at receiver with Mike Williams — who just signed a massive extension this offseason — and Keenan Allen.
However, Allen is a stud in the slot, and putting Williams and Metcalf together on the outside would give them arguably the best passing game in the NFL. Throw in the fact that Justin Herbert is the one distributing the ball and this could really work out.
On top of that, the Chargers have a couple more years with Herbert on his rookie deal. That means they can afford to go all-in with the skill players and try to overtake the Chiefs in the AFC West, then go after a title in the next couple of years.
It would be a bold move for sure, but the Chargers have seen their roommates — the Los Angeles Rams — rewarded for their boldness. Perhaps the Bolts can take a page from their playbook and swing for the fences.
DK Metcalf trade option No. 1: Green Bay Packers
After trading Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason, the Green Bay Packers are left with a wide receiving corps that has a lot of questions.
They have veteran Randall Cobb who was once a 1,200-yard receiver, but he had just 375 yards on 28 receptions last season. There’s also Allen Lazard, who is a solid third option but has never had more than 513-yards in a season — which he had last year.
As for their No. 1 target, that could end up being rookie second-round pick Christian Watson. While Watson has more than enough talent, he comes from a small program (North Dakota State has produced some solid players but they don’t play against elite competition) and it might not be the best plan to lean heavily on him when this is a team built to win it all.
That’s why it would make sense for the Packers to trade for DK Metcalf, who would instantly upgrade the passing options Aaron Rodgers would have at his disposal.
Rodgers enters this season at 38 and will turn 39 in December. He’s also been speaking about life after football, meaning the window for him to win another title isn’t huge.
Adding Metcalf would maximize the time he has left, and would arguably make the Packers the top contender in the NFC.