The NFL is experiencing a swirling storm of trades this season with many expected and many shocking deals cementing on Wednesday. One of the trade winds that headed straight for the Seattle Seahawks was DK Metcalf ‘s move. After six years in the Pacific Northwest with a team that took a chance on the second round 2019 NFL Draft pick, the WR wished for a trade. While it was his own choice, leaving the first franchise ever hit different for the 2x Pro Bowl. However, more than his final words for Seattle, it was former Pittsburgh Steelers QB and Metcalf’s first QB ever, Russell Wilson’s, comment for him that took our attention.

Yep! That’s right. If you looked through Metcalf’s recent Instagram posts, you must have come across the WR’s final words for the Seahawks as he moves to Pittsburgh with a $150 million/ 5-year contract set to potentially make him their primary WR. In this, he expressed his gratitude to his team, staff, and, of course, the 12s. DK discussed his experience throughout the years and how he went from being a kid in the league to one of the finest. Amongst hundreds of thousands of comments, former Steelers‘ QB Russell Wilson’s reaction caught the eye.

Wilson penned what can be defined as a virtual hug: “Love you King! Family. Forever.” Now these words could mean a lot of things given that the two have a history. But they can also mean that Wilson might not remain in the same team as Metcalf. Well, you might have heard that the Browns are entertaining the thought of signing Wilson. And while they could not get DK Metcalf—thanks to the Steelers, maybe they will go all in for Wilson. Reports even claim that Russell is scheduled to visit the Browns as he explores his options in free agency. Things are surely getting spicy!

With choice or without, leaving your first home can always be emotional. Talk about Tom Brady! I mean, even TB12 left the Patriots after two decades with the team. Aaron Rodgers? Same story! He left the Green Bay Packers after 18 years saying, “This not the end for us.” And many more players become emotional when they leave their first NFL franchise.

DK Metcalf’s sentiments are understandable. Everyone knows that Seattle was his first home in the league, and leaving the franchise that drafted him is never easy. Apart from that, right now all fans can talk about is Russell Wilson’s comments on his post. After all, the Browns could be planning to take revenge on the Steelers.

Why were the Browns unable to sign DK Metcalf?

Every rumor and speculation indicated that Cleveland wanted DK Metcalf. And then the Steelers swooped in and grabbed the WR like it was no big deal. The Browns and Steelers are fierce rivals, as we all know. And perhaps that was one of the reasons why Pittsburgh chose to enter the picture. After all, the Steelers were looking for a solid WR, and maybe when they realized that Cleveland could get Metcalf, they saw an opportunity.

Not only do they have a superb WR, but they also don’t want their bitter rivals to get an advantage. And maybe who knows, as a revenge, the Browns could get Russell Wilson on their side.

But why did the Browns let Metcalf go so easily? Let’s look at a few reasons why this could have happened:

1. Cap Space Limitations: To sign a major player, a team must always have plenty of cap room. Obviously, there could have been an issue with the Browns’ cap space. After all, they have prominent players like Myles Garrett and Deshaun Watson.
   
2. Trade Package Competitiveness: DK Metcalf’s move was a hot topic throughout the league. And Seattle has significant trade options. The Steelers may have been the best option, offering the Seahawks a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and an exchange for later-round picks.
   
3. Player Preference: Obviously, the player’s preference is also important in this scenario, right? And DK Metcalf would have surely chosen the team that offered him a higher contract. Perhaps the Browns were unable to match the Steelers’ offer.

Maybe these were the reasons the Browns missed out on a terrific wide receiver for the next season. DK Metcalf is likely to be the Steelers’ WR1 next season after the team awarded him a hefty five-year $150 million agreement.