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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf has reported to coaching camp amid contract negotiations, constant with ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Brady Henderson.
“It be unclear whether Metcalf will sigh with the team, nonetheless his look at camp could be regarded as a favorable,” Fowler wrote.
The knowledge of Metcalf reporting to coaching camp comes after NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport reported that he became once in talks with the Seahawks for a weird contract.
“DK stayed away for most of the offseason for Seattle, rehabbing that foot damage,” Rapaport acknowledged. “But clearly, clearly Seattle rebuffed all supplies to doubtlessly change him. They must procure him paid as successfully.”
Metcalf is coming into the final 365 days of his rookie contract and is eligible to acquire a important extension that ought to construct him among the NFL’s most practical seemingly-paid wide receivers.
He seemingly could maybe maybe now not obtain a deal equivalent to Davante Adams (five years, $140 million) and Tyreek Hill (four years, $120 million). Nonetheless, he could maybe maybe obtain one thing equivalent to A.J. Brown (four years, $100 million).
The 24-365 days-frail became once chosen by the Seahawks within the 2d round of the 2019 NFL draft and impressed from the launch. He played every recreation at some point of his rookie season, catching 58 passes for 900 yards and seven touchdowns.
His most efficient season came in 2020, when he caught 83 passes for 1,303 yards and 10 touchdowns in 16 video games. He adopted that up with 75 catches for 963 yards and 12 touchdowns in 17 video games closing season.
It be now not basically elegant that Metcalf reported to coaching camp this week. With Russell Wilson now taking half in for the Denver Broncos, he desires to develop some chemistry with unusual quarterback Drew Lock.
Whereas Metcalf is predicted to book the technique in 2022, Seattle also has Tyler Lockett and Freddie Swain out wide, and Noah Fant at tight stop.
