NFL franchise Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf finds himself lost in the echo following the departure of elder statesmen quarterback Russell Wilson and linebacker Bobby Wagner. While Wilson will now be playing as the starting QB for the Denver Broncos and Wagner becoming a free agent, Metcalf remains the lone superstar player left in Seattle. He did share a special bond with both Wilson and Wagner and never imagined being without them on his team.

While talking with NBA legend Kevin Garnett on a recent edition of his show, KG Certified, Metcalf did share his feelings. He discusses Wilson’s departure while stating, “I first heard it when I was at a Gatorade shoot. I was in shock because I didn’t think it was going to happen.” He also adds that both coach Pete Carroll and GM John Schneider reached out to him until later on the same night.

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But Metcalf admits to understanding why he wasn’t informed, as both Schneider and Carroll being the brain trust, had their hands full of work. The departure of two Hall Of Fame-worthy players was never going to be an easy pill to swallow for the organization. He reveals it was Wagner’s departure that hurt him the most as he did consider him as a big brother figure in his NFL career.

What do Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner’s departure mean for DK Metcalf?

While Metcalf was in disbelief about these high-profile exits, an opportunity is in front of the Seahawks wideout to be a leader. He realizes that the onus will fall on him to help fill the lack of real leaders in the locker room. Despite only entering his 4th NFL season, Metcalf is one of the Seahawks’ few proven stars and the torch-bearer for the new era of football in Seattle.

The 8-time Pro Bowler is coming off a 2021 season recording 75 receptions for 967 receiving yards and 12 TDs. He will be looking to lead his teammates by example on the football field. Metcalf will be entering the final year of his contract with the franchise and hoping to help the team return to its former glory.

It seems the Seahawks fans will have to alter their expectations for the upcoming NFL season after recent developments. It will be interesting for them to see how Metcalf responds to the challenge of being a leader in Seattle.

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