That drop in fan confidence is similar to the time the Seahawks used one simple trick to destroy fan confidence during the 2023 season, but winning cures everything, so if Mike Macdonald and company can right the ship against Mike Tomlin’s crew, many of the shortcomings from Week 1 will be forgiven and forgotten.

The Seahawks sent Metcalf to Pittsburgh for the 52nd pick and a swap of late-round selections after the Steelers agreed to sign him to a four-year, $132 million extension that included $80 million in guarantees.

ESPN's Brady Henderson reported Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf "effectively nixed" a trade to the New England Patriots this offseason.

The Seahawks had big plans for Metcalf before he asked for a trade. Now, they need a receiver to step up against Metcalf's new team.

The Seahawks ultimately traded Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a second-round pick in the 2025 draft. Metcalf also signed a five-year, $150 million extension with Pittsburgh. New England's failed pursuit of Metcalf marks the second consecutive offseason that a receiver has spurned the club.