Sign up for the Today newsletter
Get everything you need to know to start your day, delivered right to your inbox every morning.
Here’s what it would reportedly cost the Patriots to trade for DK Metcalf
Metcalf has requested a trade from the Seahawks according to multiple sources.
The price tag to acquire DK Metcalf: Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, one of the more talented players at his position in the NFL, reportedly let it be known on Wednesday that he is seeking a trade.
Metcalf, 27, would be a potential leading wideout for New England should the Patriots pull off a trade for him. Adding a top receiver for second-year quarterback Drake Maye would be a huge upgrade for a team that last had a 1,000-yard receiver in 2019 (when it was Julian Edelman).
The question after Metcalf’s reported trade request broke became straightforward: What would the price be to pry him away from Seattle? Metcalf is entering the final year of a three-year, $72 million deal, and is also seeking a new contract.
Advertisement:
Dianna Russini of The Athletic was the first to provide specifics. On Thursday morning, she shared on social media that Seattle is seeking a first and third-round pick for Metcalf.
“Metcalf is also eyeing a new contract worth around $30M per year,” Russini continued.
As for interest, Russini explained that “multiple teams have inquired.” To this point, it obviously wouldn’t be as simple as New England agreeing to the terms and making the trade. Metcalf has also made it clear he want to go to a contender, which (in their current form) the Patriots are not. New England does have an enormous amount of cap space, and could dangle the possibility of a larger long-term contract.
Advertisement:
As for draft capital, the Patriots currently hold the four overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft (set to begin on April 24).
Trivia: DK Metcalf was a second-round pick by the Seahawks in 2019. Who was the Patriots’ first-round pick that year?
(Answer at the bottom.)
Hint: Born in Toronto, he played college football for Arizona State.
Scores and schedules:
The Celtics defeated the Trail Blazers 128-118 on Wednesday. Boston will face the 76ers at TD Garden tonight at 7:30 p.m.
The Boston Fleet also got a win on Wednesday, downing the New York Sirens 5-2 at the Tsongas Center.
Also tonight, the Bruins face the Hurricanes in Carolina at 7 p.m.
Earlier in the day on Thursday, the Red Sox play the Blue Jays in a spring training game at 1:07 p.m.
More from Boston.com:
- Pritchard scores career-high 43, knocks down 10 3s to lead Celtics over Blazers 128-118
- 10 players Bruins could target at trade deadline as they look to future
- NESN’s Sophia Jurksztowicz announces return from leave of absence
- As evidenced by Trent Frederic trade, Bruins must take advantage of seller’s market
- Patriots reportedly reached out to Eagles again to gauge interest in A.J. Brown trade
- Experts gave Bruins good grades for the Trent Frederic trade
- Possible Patriots wide receiver target DK Metcalf has reportedly requested a trade
- ESPN announces ‘Around the Horn’ will end nearly 23-year run on May 23
Celtics’ unexpected duo: With no Jayson Tatum or Kristaps Porzingis, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White took over for Boston in Wednesday’s win.
On this day: In 2022, Jayson Tatum scored 54 in a 126-120 Celtics win over the Nets.
Daily highlight: John Gibson made a save of the year contender for the Ducks on Wednesday.
Trivia answer: N’Keal Harry
To comment, please create a screen name in your profile
To comment, please verify your email address
Conversation
This discussion has ended. Please join elsewhere on Boston.com