Since being drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2015, Tyler Lockett has been a consistent presence in the team’s offense. He has earned the loyalty of the Seattle fans by always being available when needed and making crucial plays. However, as he enters his 32nd year, there are questions about whether his time with the Seahawks is coming to an end.
Last season was not Lockett’s best, and with his high salary cap figure in 2024, NFL.com suggests that the team may be looking to move on. The question for Seattle is whether they will keep a big-name trio or duo in 2024. Lockett’s salary is high, and with younger players like Smith-Njigba ready to step up, the team may decide that his value is not worth the cost.
Despite not reaching the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in four seasons, Lockett was still a valuable player for Shane Waldron’s offense. He finished second in yards, first in receptions and targets, and second in touchdowns among Seattle’s skill position players. With the hiring of Ryan Grubb as the new offensive coordinator, it remains to be seen whether Lockett will remain an integral part of the Seahawks offense.
Should Seattle consider moving on from this level of production with a first-year offensive coordinator at the helm? The Seahawks’ management will need to carefully consider Lockett’s cap hit. According to Over the Cap, if Lockett is cut after June 1st, the team will save only $7,105,000 while incurring a dead cap hit of $19,790,000. If Lockett were to leave, can Jake Bobo and D’Wayne Eskridge step up and fill the void, or will the Seahawks need to find a replacement through the draft? Although Lockett is a beloved figure in Seattle, his cap number could be a deciding factor in the team’s future plans.
