The Seattle Seahawks came to terms on a much-needed contract extension with wide receiver DK Metcalf on Thursday.
Metcalf will get a $30 million signing bonus, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The number is a record for a WR.
Overall, the three-year extension is worth $72 million, with $58.2M guaranteed.
The #Seahawks and DK Metcalf have agreed to terms on a three-year, $72 million extension with $58.2 million guaranteed, source says. Gets a $30 million signing bonus, highest ever for a WR.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) July 28, 2022
Now, if only Geno Smith or Drew Lock can find Metcalf as frequently and with as much precision as Russell Wilson did.
D.K Metcalf’s agent Tory Dandy and Seahawks GM John Schneider and exec Matt Thomas finalized the deal this afternoon. Metcalf is now one of football’s highest-paid receivers.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 28, 2022
Metcalf has 216 catches over three seasons for 3,170 yards and 29 touchdowns.
