DK Metcalf Sends Heartfelt Message to His Seahawks Mentors Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner: “These Two Men Have Taught Me So Much Not Only About Football, But About Life”

Published 03/10/2022, 8:00 AM EST

Seattle fans are having a hard time with the shocking trade of Russell Wilson to the Broncos and letting go of Bobby Wagner, marking the end of a monumental term. With people debating over the trade, DK Metcalf sends a touching farewell to both the athletes.

The fans, as well as the players who have hailed both comrades for the past few years, are feeling it. Receiver Metcalf is someone who had a marvelous time with both athletes during their term in the Seattle Seahawks. Metcalf issues an emotional statement about Wilson and Wagner’s departures, and his remarks are the most wholesome things to read.

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Note from DK Metcalf to Wilson and Wagner

WR DK Metcalf wrote a farewell statement on Instagram, praising the two veterans’ influence on his life and thanking them for their contributions to the team. The athlete expresses gratitude to Russell for teaching him to swim and throwing him his first touchdown. Metcalf commends Bobby for teaching him to be an entrepreneur, value connections, and make others feel like the best versions of themselves.

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The wide receiver’s statement is a class act of showcasing his boundless respect for both athletes. Russell and Wagner are, without a doubt, two of the best teammates one might have.

The conclusion of a glorious period

Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner have already been Seattle standouts when DK Metcalf entered in the year 2019. The Seahawks drafted Wagner in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft and chose Wilson just one round after in the same year. Moreover, letting go of both athletes is rather unfortunate, given their performance led the Seattle Seahawks led towards a Super Bowl XLVIII triumph.

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While the franchise traded Wilson to the Broncos in exchange for a combination of draft prospects and athletes, Wagner is let go in order to free up salary-cap space.

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Receiver Metcalf will now play for the team that looks nothing like it did ever since he first arrived three years ago. Over three seasons, he has accumulated 3,170 yards, 216 receptions, 3187 yards from scrimmage, and 29 touchdowns. Even though the athlete signed a 4 -year, $4,586,050 deal, he has locked eyes over the summer Olympics as well, as he will begin training once he fully recovers from the surgery.

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Pavitra Shome is an NFL author at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing his M.A.

DK Metcalf Sends Heartfelt Message to His Seahawks Mentors Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner: “These Two Men Have Taught Me So Much Not Only About Football, But About Life”

Note from DK Metcalf to Wilson and Wagner

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The conclusion of a glorious period