In the event you had been anticipating the Seattle Seahawks to have a urgent want at vast receiver coming into the 2021 NFL Draft, suppose once more. With a restricted variety of picks this yr, it remained paramount they retained what stellar expertise they may, and that features at present disgruntled quarterback Russell Wilson. One of the best ways to appease Wilson is to not solely give him safety up entrance, however to additionally maintain his weapons intact, and few have arguably been extra dynamic for him than vast receiver Tyler Lockett. Realizing this, the Seahawks have reportedly agreed to phrases with Lockett on a four-year, $69.2 million contract extension, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, that features $37 million assured. 

For sure, and particularly when combining this with the commerce for and extension on offensive guard Gabe Jackson, Wilson is ecstatic; and that may trace at a rising probability of reconciliation with the membership.

“The homie, [Tyler Lockett]!!!” Wilson stated, by way of Twitter. “Let’s go!!! You deserve all of it! Love you, bro!”

As you’ll be able to see within the clip above, Wilson has purpose to smile.

Contemplating Lockett was set to enter a contract yr in 2021, the extension locks him in by way of the 2025 season, and in tandem with the equally dynamic D.Okay. Metcalf — who himself will quickly command high greenback. This marks the second extension for Lockett in Seattle, having beforehand signed a three-year, $30.75 million cope with $20 million assured, simply blowing previous these figures this time round. Lockett was set to hit the Seahawks wage cap this season for $13.75 million, however there are potential financial savings to return if the brand new deal absorbs the ultimate yr of his present one and spreads the general money round over 5 years.

Lockett completed the 2020 season along with his second consecutive 1,000-yard outing, including 10 touchdowns in addition. Up to now three seasons alone, he is racked up 3,076 receiving yards and 28 touchdowns, averaging 12.9 yards per reception and frequently proving he is as a lot a risk beneath as he’s in his position as a downfield dynamo. A former third-round decide in 2015, the 28-year-old is a two-time Professional Bowler who’s by no means suited up for any group aside from the Seahawks, and he and the group simply helped lower the chances of it ever taking place sooner or later.