The Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to make at least a moderate splash in the free agent or trade market at the wide receiver position. If they want to make a big splash, Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf recently requested a trade. Originally the Seahawks were reportedly looking for both a first- and third-round pick to wrestle their star receiver away from them, but the cost has now lowered according to a report this morning from The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.
“The Seahawks’ asking price for WR DK Metcalf has lowered, per sources,” Russini wrote. “Seattle would be open to a return centered around a second-round pick for the two-time Pro Bowl receiver. Metcalf ideally wants to play in a warm weather climate and is looking to make $30m per year.”
The Seahawks’ asking price for WR DK Metcalf has lowered, per sources.
Seattle would be open to a return centered around a second-round pick for the two-time Pro Bowl receiver.
Metcalf ideally wants to play in a warm weather climate and is looking to make $30m per year. pic.twitter.com/NOADzeSB52
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 9, 2025
It seemed unlikely that the Steelers would trade two of their top three picks for a player like Metcalf when they have plenty of needs to fill. That is especially the case given that he wants a new contract of roughly $30 million per season. But could they be interested now in a deal for a second-round pick? The money part of the equation won’t change, but at least now they would still be able to draft a defensive lineman or cornerback in the first round if they went this route.
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