DK Metcalf on leaving Seahawks for Steelers: 'The grass is greener on the other side'
While the Seattle Seahawks chapter of DK Metcalf's career is officially over and his Pittsburgh Steelers story is about to be written, the two-time Pro Bowl receiver broke down his exit on Marshawn Lynch and Mike Robinson's podcast, Da Get Got Pod.
Metcalf named a plethora of future Hall of Famers he appreciated, but made it clear he knew his time in Seattle had come to an end:
“I had a chance to play with some great players—from [Russell Wilson] to [Bobby Wagner], to [Marshawn Lynch], [Tyler Lockett] as well. I got a chance to meet some greats like Kam Chancellor, Richard Sherman—but you know, it's just time for me to move on. I think it's, ‘the grass is greener on the other side.’”
DK Metcalf on leaving the Seahawks. (Via Da Get Got Pod) #Steelers#NFLpic.twitter.com/MuQRwOp73V
— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) March 21, 2025
Robinson acknowledged that as a former Seahawks player, it isn’t easy to hear Metcalf express a desire to leave—but he understands that the NFL is a business.
Metcalf is off to a historic start with the Pittsburgh Steelers already—contractually speaking, of course—and could be primed for a huge 2025 season if the team can finally solve its quarterback situation this offseason.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers WR DK Metcalf breaks down his desire to leave Seahawks
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