Seattle, WA
Reports: Seattle Seahawks trade WR DK Metcalf to Steelers
The Seattle Seahawks have traded star wide receiver DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to multiple reports.
The news comes just two days after it was reported that Seattle traded two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders.
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The Steelers are sending their 2025 second-round pick (No. 52 overall) in exchange for Metcalf. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the teams are also swapping sixth- and seventh-round picks.
Additionally, the Steelers are signing Metcalf to a five-year, $150 million contract, per multiple NFL insiders. The deal, which includes a four-year, $132 million extension added to the one year he had remaining on his contract, is set to be largest in Pittsburgh’s franchise history.
The Seahawks were originally reported as seeking a first- and third-round pick in exchange for Metcalf, but The Athletic’s Diana Russini reported Sunday morning that price tag had dropped to a second-rounder.
Reports surfaced Wednesday that Metcalf had requested a trade out of Seattle. Russini reported that Metcalf was seeking a warm weather climate and a team willing to pay him $30 million per year. Metcalf didn’t get the warm weather destination he was hoping for, but he did get the payday.
Like Smith reuniting with former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll in Vegas, there’s the possibility of a reunion for Metcalf in Pittsburgh with former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who started 11 games for the Steelers last season. Wilson is set to become a free agent Wednesday but is a candidate to be re-signed.
Metcalf and Wilson notably worked out together last offseason despite not having been teammates since the 2022 season.
It won’t be long until the Seahawks see Metcalf again. Pittsburgh is set to host Seattle during the 2025 regular season.
Metcalf, a second-round pick out of Ole Miss by Seattle in 2019, is a two-time Pro Bowler who had three 1,000-yard seasons during his six years in Seattle. His 438 career receptions rank seventh in franchise history, while his 6,324 receiving yards are sixth and 48 receiving TDs rank fourth. He also holds the franchise record for most receiving yards in a season (1,303 in 2020).
Metcalf had 66 catches for 992 yards and five touchdowns in 15 games last season.
With Metcalf now in Pittsburgh and the realease of veteran Tyler Lockett earlier in the week, the Seahawks are tasked with replacing two of their top three wide receivers this offseason. Second-year pro Jaxon Smith-Njigba, a first-round pick out of Ohio State in 2023, led the team with 100 receptions and 1,130 yards last season to make his first Pro Bowl. The next-highest totals for a returning Seahawks receiver are Jake Bobo’s 17 catches for 107 yards.
Seattle now has five picks in the top 100 of the upcoming NFL Draft, including the second-rounder acquired from the Steelers plus a third-rounder from the Raiders in the Smith trade.
The Seahawks also reportedly re-signed defensive tackle Jarran Reed and linebacker Ernest Jones IV to three-year deals Sunday.
This story will be updated with additional details.
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Seattle, WA
Delta flight from Seoul to Atlanta diverted to Seattle after report of suspicious package
SEATTLE — Delta Air Lines Flight 188, traveling from Incheon International Airport in South Korea to Atlanta, was diverted to Seattle on Monday morning after a suspicious package was reported on board.
The flight, a regularly scheduled service between Seoul-Incheon and Atlanta, diverted to Seattle around 10: 30 a.m. It was originally supposed to land in Atlanta at 5 p.m.
Delta released a statement that the diversion was initiated after reports of a “suspicious package” onboard, with the flight crew making the decision out of an abundance of caution.
After landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the plane was staged at Taxiway Tango on the airfield. Passengers were deplaned to buses while investigators assessed and swept the aircraft, and officials met the plane to conduct additional security screening.
Delta stated that no credible threat was discovered and no arrests were made. After the plane was cleared, passengers were reboarded and cleared to head to the gate and go through Customs.
Delta said it is supporting an investigation involving law enforcement, aviation regulators, and others.
Seattle, WA
Here, Kitty, Kitty: Scenes from POP Cats Seattle 2026
A whimsical world of whiskers, creativity, and community took over Seattle Center this weekend as POP Cats 2026 returned for a celebration of all things feline. The immersive convention turned the Exhibition Hall into a vibrant ‘cat city,’ complete with colorful art installations, interactive exhibits and endless photo ops. From adoptable rescue cats and hands-on workshops to cosplay, shopping, and meetups with fellow cat lovers, the event blended fun with purpose. Attendees could even bring their own cats, making it one of the few conventions where pets are part of the experience. Felines and their human friends embraced a joyful, cat-filled escape and one meow-velous weekend in Seattle. (Image: Elizabeth Crook / Seattle Refined) April 18, 2026{ }
Seattle, WA
Need to shred? Free drive-up/ride-up shredding Wednesday at Village Green West Seattle
With the tax deadline just past, you might have old paper documents you’re ready to shred and recycle. Just announced – a chance to do that for free this Wednesday (April 22), 1-4 pm!
Got sensitive documents piling up at home? We’ve got you covered! Join us for a FREE community shredding event with Liberty Shredding at Village Green West Seattle!
Secure, on‑site shredding
FREE (up to 3 boxes per person)
Just drive up and shred with confidence! Hearthside Driveway (building two)
Village Green West Seattle (WSB sponsor) is at 2615 SW Barton.
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