Russell Wilson’s Loyal Seattle Seahawks Teammate Was “Real Excited When Russ Left” After Discovering His Own Monetary Benefit

Russell Wilson making his way to Denver last offseason might have shocked the Seattle fans; however, his former teammate Tyler Lockett found this an opportunity to kickstart his new journey. No, it’s not about leading the squad but selling his first real estate property after acquiring the license.

While most NFL athletes tend to utilize their offseason for family and brand endorsement campaigns, the veteran wideout reserved this time to study for a real estate license. And Russell Wilson was supposed to be his first client but unfortunately, it slipped through his hands. He would have cashed a hefty commission listing the quarterback’s $28 million house in Bellevue.

During Friday’s practice session ahead of the Week 18 match-up against the Rams, Lockett’s side hustle spread like a wildfire. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll happened to disclose the news mentioning that the veteran seemed quite excited about Wilson’s departure because he was eying his first assignment. Getting Wilson on his debut would be the cherry on top.

“He was really excited when Russ left, because he was trying to sell his house,” Carroll said, per The Seattle Times. “I haven’t made any jokes about that at all, and I shouldn’t have done that now. But he was [wanting to sell Wilson’s house].” he added.

How did Tyler Lockett react to the comment?

To validate the authenticity of this revelation, Lockett was asked to comment on the statement. The 30-year-old admitted to giving it a thought. However, Lockett mentioned selling his own teammate’s house wasn’t something he was really interested in. Instead, he wished to be on the other side as a buyer so that Wilson won’t have to pay him. Anyways, the assignment could have been a great deal for Lockett.

The 11,104-square-foot mansion owned by Russell and Ciara Wilson sits in a beautiful location in West Bellevue. It has six bedrooms and six baths, along with top-notch luxurious amenities to facilitate the buyer with an extraordinary experience. Per reports, initially, the property was listed for $28 million but now there is a dip of $2 million in its overall value.

After Russell Wilson, coach Pete Carroll calls Tyler Lockett a gold mine of talents

Fair to say, the Kansas product happens to be a jack of many talents. Apart from his illustrious NFL career of eight seasons, Lockett engaged in 90 hours of rigorous study to own a real estate license. And guess what? He is not satisfied yet.

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Now the Pro Bowler is eying the Texas State license, which is expected to arrive soon. While speaking about his prime weapon, head coach Pete Carroll praised the wideout for engaging in various off-field activities.

“He’s a gold mine to me. Anybody that can get him to represent and help him and help yourselves, you gain from being around Tyler. He’s handling it well.” Caroll said. Indeed, the veteran has a bright future ahead. Even if he fails to perform at the highest level, Lockett can always fall back to his new gig in the real estate world.

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