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Former Seattle Seahawks receiver, DK Metcalf, celebrating a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams. January 5, 2025.
The Seattle Seahawks did some good business earlier this offseason when they traded 2 x Pro Bowl wideout, DK Metcalf, to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and subsequently bought in former Offensive Player of the Year, Cooper Kupp, on a 3 year, $45 million deal.
Despite Kupp’s pedigree, there are significant lingering concerns regarding his vast injury history, which has kept him out of 18 games over the past three years since his OPOY and Super Bowl MVP-winning 2021 season.
And beyond the pair, there is little going for a Seahawks receiver room that will look to get the most out of new free agent acquisition, Sam Darnold‘s ability.
Perhaps a potential buy low opportunity on a high-potential receiver could be enticing for the Seahawks, who would like to establish a true WR3 for a roster that could end up overly dependent on star ex Buckeye, Jaxon Smith Njigba.
Seahawks May Be Wise To Take A Swing At Once-Highly Touted Prospect
One player who would certainly fit that mold would be Tennessee Titans receiver, Treylon Burks, who has struggled mightily since being drafted with the 18th overall pick in 2022.
A mix of constant injuries and setbacks combined with an inability to build up consistent chemistry with the Titans’ never-ending cycle of quarterbacks have resulted in Burks being a potential cut candidate prior to the the regular season.
But there is no doubt that Burks has considerable talent, talent that labelled him with the AJ Brown comparison heading into the pros. And now, coming off his latest injury – an ACL tear suffered in 2024 – his stock has never been lower.
Maybe there is little hope for the former Arkansas standout, but for a team that could do with bulking up the receiving corps behind their WR1 and 2, it may well be worth it to take a shot that could pay significant dividends if they manage to get him playing up to his pre-draft potential.
Seattle Seahawks receive: Treylon Burks, 2026 seventh round pick
Tennessee Titans receive: 2026 sixth round pick
How Does The Seahawks Offense Look Heading Into 2025?
The Seahawks are looking to build on an encouraging 10-7 first year under head coach Mike McDonald, in which they once again just missed the playoffs.
There are concerns on the interior of the offensive line, where the addition of rookie first round pick and North Dakota State alum, Grey Zabel, may not be enough to fix what was a very leaky unit in 2024.
The addition of fellow rookie, Elijah Arroyo, was an interesting pickup and could well lead to Seattle utilizing more 12-personnel packages this upcoming season under new offensive coordinator, Klint Kubiak.
And once again, the rushing attack will go through Michigan State’s Kenneth Walker, who when healthy is a top-10 back in the NFL, “when healthy” being the operative words.
But there is certainly reason for optimism in the Pacific North West, but there are certainly holes to fill before McDonald’s team can call themselves bona fide Super Bowl contenders.
Daniel Arwas Daniel Arwas is a sports writer who covers the NFL for Heavy.com. Daniel began his career in sports writing in 2022 and has covered the NFL and college football for Gridiron Heroics and The Hammer. More about Daniel Arwas
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