They (the Seahawks) wanted a slot receiver who understood zone coverage and how to feel underneath defenders and make himself available to the quarterback. They needed someone who was more quick than fast, but at the same time, crafty and explosive with the ball in his hands. Against man coverage, their preferred receiver needed to be proficient at the line of scrimmage and have a wide catch radius.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the perfect fit for Seattle’s offense.

Related Players: DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett

The article mentions that the Seahawks ran a below-average amount of 11 personnel (53% of their plays), yet it was the team's most popular player grouping. The drafting of JSN should give a clue as to how they will prefer to run their offense this coming season, and all three receivers should have their moments, barring injuries.

If Metcalf and Lockett cut their prerequisite 100+ target seasons, it's difficult to see how Smith-Njigba has a ceiling outcome 2023 season. All three options are top-50 WRs in our current rankings, with Metcalf leading the way as the WR15.

Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett hopes to return after missing one game to have surgery on a broken finger and his bid got off to a positive start on Wednesday.

Head coach Pete Carroll said, via Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, that Lockett “did everything” at the team’s walkthrough practice.

The story went on to say Carroll said that there’s been no decision about playing Lockett against the Jets, but said that the wideout “was excellent” during Wednesday’s workout and that he was catching passes without pain.

Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett underwent surgery on his hand Monday, coach Pete Carroll announced. Lockett could return as soon as Week 17.

Carroll called the surgery “perfect.”

Related players: Marquise Goodwin, Penny Hart, Dareke Young, D.K. Metcalf

Lockett broke his finger in last Thursday’s loss to the 49ers. He has 78 receptions for 964 yards and eight touchdowns this season. With Lockett out, Metcalf should be the top target with Goodwin likely stepping into the WR2 role and he may be worth a look if he's still on your wire.

Wide receiver Tyler Lockett suffered a broken finger against the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle head coach Pete Carroll announced after the game, and there is uncertainty as to whether he'll be able to play again this season. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday that Lockett suffered a spiral crack in his first metacarpal, an injury that will force him out for at least two games and indeed threatens the rest of his season, per a source.

Related Players: Marquise Goodwin, Penny Hart

It seems very unlikely that we will see Lockett again this season unless the Seahawks find their way into a playoff spot. One would assume that Marquise Goodwin will see more time on the field, but there is no 1v1 replacement for Lockett on the team, which could mean a target share increase for DK Metcalf.

DK Metcalf (hip) is good to play Sunday, Pete says. Same with Geno Smith. Both are good to go.

Related Players: Tyler Lockett, Marquise Goodwin

With both Metcalf and Lockett at full health, the narrow target tree should run through the two of them as normal. Each are WR2s with WR1 ceilings in Week 14.

Great news from Pete Carroll, who tells us DK Metcalf will not need surgery. He has a patellar tendon issue.

Related Players: Tyler Lockett, Marquise Goodwin, D'Wayne Eskridge

There's still no timeline, though other reports say that Carroll is pessimistic about Metcalf returning to practice this week, so it may be a week-to-week issue. D'Wayne Eskridge saw an uptick in snaps after Metcalf's departure but didn't receive a target in Week 7.

The Seattle Seahawks will be receiving QB Drew Lock as part of the deal that will send Russell Wilson to Denver.

Related Players: DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett

RIP Seattle wide receivers!

The Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos have agreed to terms for a deal involving QB Russell Wilson, pending a physical and Wilson's approval.

Related Players: Tyler Lockett, DK Metcalf, Drew Lock, Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton

Should this deal go through, the AFC West is loaded with fantasy-relevant talent and Wilson gets an upgrade in protection. More on details are made available.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett has been activated from the reserve/COVID list.

Lockett missed Week 15 while in health and safety protocols but is set to return for Week 16. Russell Wilson looked lost without his most reliable receiver, so Lockett's return should help the offense operate more smoothly against the Chicago Bears. Lockett is currently our 11th ranked wide receiver for Week 16.

Hearing it’s looking unlikely that WR Tyler Lockett will be activated off the COVID-19 list in time for tonight’s game against the Rams.

Related players: Freddie Swain, D'Wayne Eskridge

He’s one of nine Seahawks on the list, according to Henderson. The deadline to activate those players for this game is 1 p.m., which is West Coast time and 4 p.m. on the east. Owners may want to at least make sure it's official but always good to have a backup plan. Swain and Eskridge could be desperation plays if needed.