Pre-Snap Reads 6/7: When should the Seahawks extend DK Metcalf?

Love him or love him, at some point DK is going to need an extension. Soon, our Seattle Seahawks will need to embrace their intentions and make a decision regarding their star WR1. A trade seems somewhat improbable, given the inevitable imbalance of return. Colloquially, DK is a staple of the ‘Hawks culture and offence. He is interwoven into the future of the team. How and when his talents are secured in the Emerald City has yet to be seen.

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Seahawks News

Is it too soon for Seahawks to extend DK Metcalf? - Seaside Joe
Why the Seahawks may be best served to extend DK Metcalf now rather than waiting until 2025 or trading him: Seaside Joe 1925

Seahawks corner Riq Woolen amazed by improvement of offense - Seahawks Wire
Nobody would know better than the guys who have to face that unit every day in practice.

Will Seattle Seahawks' offense add this facet under Ryan Grubb? - Seattle Sports
The Seattle Seahawks didn't throw to their RBs much under Pete Carroll. An ESPN insider discusses if that will change under a new staff.

ESPN's Adam Schefter sizes up Seattle Seahawks' QB situation - Seattle Sports
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter weighed in on Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks Geno Smith and Sam Howell during an appearance on Wyman and Bob.

PHOTOS: 12 Frames From OTAs | Seahawks Finish OTAs On Thursday Afternoon - Seahawks.com
The Seahawks held their ninth and final OTA of the 2024 offseason on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seattle Seahawks 90-Man Roundup: Will Tyler Mabry Benefit From Fresh TE Room? - Sports Illustrated Seahawks News, Analysis, and More
Now entering his fifth season with the Seahawks, Tyler Mabry has bounced back and forth between the active roster and practice squad. Can he break through in '24?

NFC West News

How the 49ers view their safety room heading into 2024 - Niners Nation
The 49ers lost Tashaun Gipson, but made a key addition to bolster their safety room this offseason.

Why Nick Sorensen is an Upgrade Over Steve Wilks as 49ers DC - Sports Illustrated 49ers News, Analysis, and More
Steve Wilks may have had the most brilliant ideas for the 49ers defense last season, but the players simply never bought in. And so he failed. Now Wilks is gone, and his replacement is Nick Sorensen, who has been with the 49ers since 2022.

Rams Notes: McVay Wants Free Agent, Stafford's Contract, More Draft Steals - Sports Illustrated Rams News, Analysis, and More
All things Rams from the last 24 hours!

Rams Cap Space: How L.A. spends their cap compared to teams in NFC West - Turf Show Times
How do the Rams spend their cap compared to rest of the teams in the NFC West

Arizona Cardinals top three players include a rookie who has never touched the field - Revenge of the Birds
PFF gave their best players from each team and Marvin Harrison Jr. is already on the list for the Cardinals

Kyler Murray Believes These Arizona Cardinals Are Different - Sports Illustrated Cardinals News, Analysis, and More
These aren't your grandfather's Arizona Cardinals, according to Kyler Murray.

Around The NFL

Panthers signing standout player from UFL - Larry Brown Sports
The Carolina Panthers have decided to sign a standout player from the UFL, according to a report this week.

Titans QB Will Levis has arm and surrounding talent to make a big leap - Yahoo Sports
This could be a better situation than you’d assume at first glance. And Levis has a chance to solidify himself as the guy in Nashville because of it.

Jacksonville City Council hopes to limit Jaguars' international home games - NBC Sports
The Jaguars typically play one regular-season home game per year in London.

What new first-down technology could mean for the NFL's 'chain gang' - ESPN
The NFL will test new technology in the preseason that signals a first down and could implement it as soon as the regular season.

NFL Fantasy Football Podcast -- NFL Fantasy Cheat Sheet: Mecole Hardman's return, Justin Jefferson not a top-3 pick + and Nick Chubb's RB1 potential - NFL.com
Join hosts Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio and LaQuan Jones as they welcome NFL Media Analyst, Bucky Brooks.

The First Read: Biggest questions hovering around NFL's first wave of mandatory minicamps - NFL.com
Will the 49ers work out a deal with Brandon Aiyuk? Did the Eagles fix their problems on defense? Jeffri Chadiha explores the eight biggest questions hovering around this week's mandatory minicamps.

Baker Mayfield eager to lead entering Year 2 with Buccaneers - ESPN
With a season behind him, the Tampa Bay quarterback is happy to have stability and more authority with the team.

Ranking new QB-WR duos for 2024 NFL season: C.J. Stroud-Stefon Diggs pairing atop list; Bears rookies make cut - CBSSports.com
Checking out the new faces in new places

No WR1, no problem for Jordan Love and Packers’ promising offense - The Athletic
The Packers don't have an established No. 1 wide receiver like they did in Davante Adams, but they have five No. 2s and 3s instead.

PFF Guard Rankings: Top 32 ahead of the 2024 NFL season - PFF
We rank the top 32 guards ahead of the 2024 season, starting with the Atlanta Falcons' Chris Lindstrom.