DK Metcalf no show at minicamp: Should Seahawks be concerned?

Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf’s rookie deal is up at the end of the 2022 season and he wants an extension. That he didn’t show for minicamp is a bad sign.

And Metcalf not coming to mandatory minicamp that started Tuesday is a little surprising. He came to optional OTAs earlier this offseason, even though he is rehabbing a surgically repaired foot. So clearly, his not coming to mandatory practice is intentional.

Part of the issue – probably a big part – is Metcalf’s agent, Tory Dandy. Dandy also represents A.J. Brown and we saw that Brown basically forced his way out of Tennessee and was traded. If Metcalf keeps missing camp, it’s probably because his agent is advising him to do so.

Seahawks missing DK Metcalf at mandatory minicamp

There are a couple of ideas I saw on Twitter for reasons Metcalf not be in Seahawks camp but one doesn’t appear accurate.

Idea 1: “He’s rehabbing so no worries he’s not at Seahawks camp”

This simply seems wrong. Metcalf could still show at mandatory minicamp and just not partake in on-field drills. If this statement were true then it wouldn’t explain why players like Jamal Adams, also rehabbing from injury, show up to camp and not Metcalf.

Idea 2: “He is trying to get an extension and the Seahawks need to pay him”

Straight facts on this one. Metcalf is trying to force the Seahawks to extend his contract sooner than Seattle wants to work out an extension. Plus, general manager John Schneider doesn’t like when players try to force his hand.

The bottom line, however, is that Seattle does need to find a way to work out a deal with Metcalf long-term. He is a great young receiver who should be in the Seahawks plans for the next 5 years or more. That said, the only person losing out at this time is Metcalf who faces potential fines of $93,000 a day for each day of minicamp he misses.