Seahawks releasing talented wide receiver after 10 seasons in Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks announced on Wednesday that they have released wide receiver Tyler Lockett after 10 seasons. Lockett has spent his entire career in Seattle, but now for the first time in his career, he will hit free agency.  And the Seahawks announced the news with a heartfelt note.  "Always a Seahawk through and through," […]

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Oct 20, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) celebrates after a victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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The Seattle Seahawks announced on Wednesday that they have released wide receiver Tyler Lockett after 10 seasons. Lockett has spent his entire career in Seattle, but now for the first time in his career, he will hit free agency. 

And the Seahawks announced the news with a heartfelt note. 

"Always a Seahawk through and through," the team posted on X, formerly known as X. "Thank you for 10 seasons of clutch plays, a commitment to this community, and a lifetime of memories."

This move saves the Seahawks $17 million in cap space. 

And with that, Lockett proved that there is no bad blood, also posting a sweet note to the Seahawks. 

"I really enjoyed being in Seattle! I met so many great people and captured so many great memories! The 12’s really make this place meaningful! Although, my time on the Seahawks may have run its course I’m thankful for everything!!God gets all the glory forever!!!!," Lockett wrote. 

Across his 10 seasons with the Seahawks, Lockett recorded 8,594 receiving yards and 61 touchdowns