The Green Bay Packers' dreams of landing DK Metcalf are alive and well after he requested a trade this week.
The Seattle Seahawks will reportedly explore trade options, pushing the door wide open for the Packers to acquire the veteran wide receiver they need. The big question is what it will take to land a deal.
Initial rumors from Seahawks reporter Corbin Smith indicated that a potential deal could include a wide receiver going back to Seattle. ESPN's Adam Schefter notes that Metcalf wants a new contract and "prefers a contender."
Now, The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports the Seahawks want a first- and third-round pick for Metcalf.
OK, deep breaths. Let's piece all that together. Based on the various rumors and reports, here's what the Seahawks and Metcalf could want from a deal:
- Two premium picks (reportedly a first and third)
- Seahawks could be open to a wide receiver going the other way in the deal
- Metcalf wants a new contract
- Metcalf prefers a contender
Guess what? The Packers can offer all of that.
Packers are perfectly positioned to meet the Seahawks' demands for DK Metcalf trade
Several teams have been floated as potential landing spots for Metcalf, including the New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, and Houston Texans.
The Patriots, Raiders, and Chargers have more cap space, but the Packers have enough to make Metcalf one of the highest-paid receivers in football. New England and Las Vegas aren't contenders, at least not yet. They won a combined eight games in 2024.
Los Angeles has the cap space to pay Metcalf, the necessary draft capital to make a deal, and is coming off an 11-6 season. However, the Packers have the added flexibility of having the wide receiver depth to send a player back to Seattle.
Romeo Doubs? Dontayvion Wicks? It would make sense to include either player in a Metcalf trade.
The real question is whether the Packers should spend big to trade for Metcalf. They could focus their attention on the draft or free agency. General manager Brian Gutekunst won't overpay and spend more than he believes is good value, so that's a question only he can answer.
But the Packers have the resources to make an agreement. They would likely face competition, but few teams could offer premium draft picks, a new contract, the chance to play for a contender, and potentially include a talented wide receiver in the trade package.
Over to you, Gutey.