The Buffalo Bills are in the market for a true No. 1 wide receiver, and with DK Metcalf reportedly requesting a trade from the Seahawks, the stars may be aligning for a blockbuster move to bring in a beast of a receiver to play with the 2025 MVP Josh Allen.
November 17, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Metcalf has been one of the most consistent and physically dominant receivers in the NFL, putting up at least 900 receiving yards in each of his six seasons. At just 27 years old, he’s still in his prime and has a proven track record of production—48 career touchdowns in 97 games don’t lie. For a team like the Bills, who fell just short of the Super Bowl last season, adding Metcalf could be the missing piece to finally get them over the hump.
The price? CBS Sports estimates it would take a 2025 first-round pick plus a contract extension worth around $93 million over three years. That would put Metcalf in the $30+ million per year range, but given Buffalo’s need for a game-breaking receiver, it might be worth it.
Buffalo will have some competition. The Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders, and Los Angeles Chargers are also reportedly interested, with former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll potentially having the inside track in Las Vegas. But the Bills have something none of those teams can offer—a true shot at a championship.
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Metcalf is reportedly prioritizing landing with a contender, and Buffalo certainly fits the bill. They’ve won five straight AFC East titles and are fresh off another deep playoff run. Pairing Metcalf with Josh Allen in one of the league’s highest-scoring offenses (30.9 points per game last season) could be lethal. Despite all their success, Buffalo didn’t have a single wide receiver eclipse 1,000 yards last season. That’s a problem Metcalf would immediately solve.
The Bills have already started making cap space by cutting players, hinting that they’re preparing for a major move. If they pull this off, they’d not only secure a dominant WR1 but also shift the balance of power in the AFC.
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With the trade request out there and Seattle reportedly willing to honor it, things could move quickly. If Metcalf does end up in Buffalo, expect the Bills to be among the top Super Bowl favorites heading into 2025.