NFL teams looking to bolster their passing game ahead of next week’s Nov. 5 trade deadline should call the Seattle Seahawks about star wide receiver Tyler Lockett.
The 32-year-old Tyler Lockett is having another productive season in Emerald City, hauling in 31 passes for 393 yards and one touchdown. But the 4-4 Seahawks look nothing like Super Bowl contenders, and now is the right time for GM John Schneider to trade Lockett and maximize his return.
Per OvertheCap.com, Lockett has a giant cap hit of $30.895 million for 2025. If the Seahawks cut or trade him next offseason, they will save a whopping $17 million against the cap.
But teams interested in Lockett would probably prefer to acquire him now, so that they can have him for two potential Super Bowl runs instead of one. And the team that makes the most sense for Lockett is the NFC East-leading Washington Commanders.
Jayden Daniels is having a rookie year for the ages, with running back Brian Robinson Jr. (461 rushing yards), wide receiver Terry McLaurin (579 receiving yards) and do-it-all weapon Austin Ekeler (447 yards) headlining his set of playmakers.
But the Commanders lack a capable No. 2 pass-catcher behind McLaurin, and Tyler Lockett (an annual 1,000-yard threat) would fill that void. Renowned for his contested catch skills and ability to stretch the field, Lockett would fit perfectly in a Daniels-led offense.
What Commanders Should Offer Seahawks For Tyler Lockett
Dan Quinn’s Commanders should offer Seattle one of their two 2025 third-round picks (they obtained an extra third-rounder from the Philadelphia Eagles in the Jahan Dotson trade) and a 2026 fifth-round pick in exchange for Lockett.
Washington’s championship window is just opening with Daniels leading the way, but it never hurts to add a proven veteran playmaker to bolster the offense. Lockett and McLaurin would become a top-five receiving duo in the NFC and make Washington a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
