Play with class, Seattle Seahawks fans, right? That was the mantra of the rival San Francisco 49ers when Bill Walsh was the head coach in the 1980s. Of course, at the time, 12s might not have had as much dislike for the 49ers as fans do now (Seattle was in a different division), but anyone else dominating other than Seattle is never any fun.
The same can be said of wide receiver Tyler Lockett. Instead of returning to Seattle after being released by the Seahawks this offseason, he is signing with the Tennessee Titans. Lockett might not have had any chance to return, as maybe general manager John Schneider was ready to move on. Hopefully, Lockett will do well in Tennessee.
Maybe not all 12s feel that way. If that is their feeling, they have the right to share it, but they shouldn't be overly upset by his move. The Seahawks let him go, and he might not have been able to return if he wanted to. That is not his fault.
Fans react to former Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett signing with the Titans
He was also an amazingly great person off the field, so fans should always be proud that Lockett was with the team. His value might have diminished on the field, but it never will off of it. He will probably continue to do good deeds in Seattle, but he will also be doing good deeds in Nashville now.
Fans had mixed reactions to Lockett's social media post after joining the Titans. Some were as good-hearted as they should be. Some were trolls being mean behind their keyboards because they are disgruntled human beings. Lockett doesn't deserve that. Let's start with some good ones.
Go get them, Tyler
— Chuck Warner (@chucko24) April 24, 2025
Congratulations. Good luck 👍
— Chris 406 🇺🇸 (@406nighteyes) April 24, 2025
Definitely. Good luck, Lockett. Many wish you to have a great season.
Congrats Tyler!
— Seahawks Fan Julie (@s_fanjulie) April 24, 2025
12's are going to miss you. But wish you continued success in your career.
You will forever be missed on the @Seahawks but wish you nothing but the best in your future. You are a great person and player and a great addition to any team.
— Gutz (@Kris_Arthur) April 24, 2025
And then some bad ones. (Seriously, Lockett deserves better. If he had chosen to leave the Seahawks on his own, he still deserves respect. The choice was not his.)
Where washed players go
— Shooters (@ShooterKillerYT) April 24, 2025
💀 you’re gonna be miserable there.
— Paul Skenes Enjoyer ⚾️🏒 (@Baseball4Ever99) April 24, 2025
Thankfully, overwhelmingly, the reactions were positive for Lockett. They should be. He will be a benefit in Nashville as a person, even if he never catches a pass.