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“Love to See It”: Super Bowl Champs Bobby Wagner, Russell Wilson and the NFL Universe React to DK Metcalf Bagging the Big Contract With Seattle Seahawks

Published 07/29/2022, 8:35 AM EDT

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The NFL enthusiasts have another moment to rejoice. One more offseason extension dilemma has gone under the sacks. This report would be a sigh of relief for the 12s as DK Metcalf puts ink to a new extension deal. It brought up a horde of congratulatory messages from Bobby Wagner and Russell Wilson with stupendous reactions from the NFL Universe. 

 

After an array of speculations and made-up theories, the DK Metcalf mystery ends. Additionally, the speedster also makes history. Seattle crafts him to be among the highest-paid athletes in the NFL at his position. Amidst the Seahawks’ entire roster revamp throughout the offseason, having a star like Metcalf is a sigh of relief for the fans.

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DK Metcalf agrees to a contract extension with the Seahawks. It stops any trade speculations after the Russell Wilson trade and Bobby Wagner getting cut off the roster. Undeniably, the offseason period was the crucial point in making the negotiations. The new deal is a three-year, $72 million contract extension. Both parties had no intention of giving up on each other, and the extension clinches the deal. 

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As per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the contract includes a $58.2 million guarantee and a $30 million signing bonus, the largest ever for a wide receiver. In 2026, Metcalf could become a free agent yet again or run another extension with the franchise.

With Metcalf under contract, the Seahawks won’t have to think about the No. 1 receiver spot for long. Moreover, the Seahawks’ wide receiver is now one of the highest-paid players in the NFL.

New DK Metcalf extension pumps up old buddies and the 12s

After the DK Metcalf extension news broke, the NFL-verse turned upside down in glee. DK’s NFL companions and the 12s came up with celebratory messages for the WR. Although, a ray of concern still lies among the Seahawks fanbase.

The Metcalf extension news fired up Bobby Wagner, who loves to see it.

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Moreover, a user says with DangeRuss gone, DK could become the primary target now.

Broncos QB Russell Wilson showed up and called Metcalf a deserving one for the elite extension.

It impressed another user after seeing WR DK’s yearly wage.

This user seemed happy with the WR extension. But not with the QB situation.

NFL Correspondent Annie Agar predicts the future of the Seahawks’ offensive line.

Moreover, a user predicted this to happen soon with DK Metcalf.

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NFL on Prime believed this would be DK’s reaction after signing the extension.

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DK could have his moment to excel, but the QB situation with Drew Lock and Geno Smith remains a concerning factor.

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Pavitra Shome

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Pavitra Shome is an NFL author at EssentiallySports. He began writing while working for an online news portal and holds a Master's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Although Pavitra enjoys watching WWE, Gronk and Brady turned him into an NFL aficionado.
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