The NFL offseason is suddenly delivering a boatload of news and rumors to keep football fans tuned into the next move. After the Kansas City Chiefs traded All-Pro Joe Thuney on Wednesday morning, the Seattle Seahawks kept things interesting by moving on from a former All-Pro.
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Seattle Seahawks release Tyler Lockett, who could reunite with Pete Carroll on Las Vegas Raiders
Tyler Lockett is the longest-tenured member of the Seattle Seahawks, having played all 10 of his seasons with the franchise that made him the 69th overall pick in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Lockett recorded 8,594 yards, sprinkling four 1,000-yard seasons across his tenure. He also earned one Pro Bowl nod and a first-team All-Pro selection.
Yet, according to multiple NFL outlets, the Seahawks have released Lockett from the team. In doing so, the Seahawks save $17 million in cap space, but take a $13.8 million dead cap charge to move on from the 32-year-old receiver.
He was just released, but Lockett is already free to sign with any team he chooses. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and ESPN’s Adam Schefter are already speculating on the possibility of the Las Vegas Raiders pursuing Lockett thanks to new head coach Pete Carroll’s familiarity with the longtime veteran.
Lockett fell to WR3 duties last season in Seattle, watching Jaxon Smith-Njigba emerge as the top option while DK Metcalf continued as WR2. Now, he’ll have a chance to head elsewhere as a complementary playmaker.
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