The Seahawks and Locket restructured his deal last March, and while the deal decreased his 2024 cap hit by over 50%, it resulted in an even higher cap hit for 2025. By cutting the veteran receiver, Seattle is left with only a $13.9 dead cap hit, saving $17 million.

"The Seahawks are upset that news of Metcalf's trade request was leaked on a day the organization was celebrating Lockett's 10-year career in Seattle, a source told ESPN," Henderson wrote. "The source said the team will explore a Metcalf trade, adding, 'We will do what's best for the Seahawks.'"