Seattle and Lockett agreed Thursday to a contract restructure, converting $8.54 million of his base salary into a signing bonus, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
The Seahawks free up roughly $5.7 million in cap space with the transaction. Lockett is heading into his age-31 season with three more years on his deal, though Seattle has a potential 'out' after the 2023 campaign. The addition of rookie first-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba somewhat clouds Lockett's long-term future with the Seahawks, but the upcoming season he appears still fully entrenched alongside DK Metcalf as one of Geno Smith's top two receiving options. Lockett is coming off four consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons, and the presence of Smith-Njigba will only make it more difficult for opposing defense to account for him.
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Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Six catches in loss to Niners
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Lockett caught six of eight targets for 39 yards in Saturday's 41-23 wild-card loss to the 49ers.
The veteran wideout was reduced to being a possession option for Geno Smith while DK Metcalf (10-136-2 on 13 targets) did the damage downfield. Lockett reached 1,000 receiving yards for the fourth straight campaign in 2022, finishing with 84 catches for 1,033 yards and nine touchdowns in 16 regular-season games, and after a fairly seamless transition from Russell Wilson, he should see success next season whether Smith gets re-signed or Seattle looks elsewhere for a starting quarterback.
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Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Catches key touchdown
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Lockett recorded four receptions on seven targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 19-16 overtime win over the Rams.
Lockett has battled a number of injuries in recent weeks, though he managed to tally a key 36-yard touchdown early in the third quarter to knot the score at 13. He also helped set up the Seahawks' game-winning field goal with a 17-yard catch in overtime. Lockett found the end in seven of Seattle's last nine games, and he reached at least eight total touchdowns for the fifth consecutive campaign. If Seattle reaches the postseason, he'll likely remain Geno Smith's favorite target.
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Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Playing Sunday
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Lockett (shin) is listed as active Sunday versus the Rams.
After sitting out Week 16 due to a broken left index finger, Lockett returned to action last Sunday against the Jets but was in and out of the contest due to a shin injury. The Seahawks held him out of practice Wednesday and Thursday with the same health concern, but his return to drills Friday as a limited participant was followed by coach Pete Carroll telling Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle that Lockett looked good and was slated to play Week 18. With his status now confirmed, Lockett still could operate with some restrictions for a second consecutive game, even though the team must win (with a Packers loss Sunday night) to reach the postseason.
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Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Expected to play
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Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Lockett (shin) -- who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams -- looked good at Friday's practice and is expected to play, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Lockett injured his shin in his first game back after missing a week with a broken finger, ultimately seeing only two targets and 31 percent of the offensive snaps in the Seahawks' 23-6 win over New York last Sunday. Earlier this week, Lockett said he'll play in the must-win game this Sunday, and Carroll is singing the same tune after a successful showing in practice Friday. Cautious fantasy managers may want to stay tuned nonetheless ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, considering Carroll doesn't have the best track record of providing reliable injury information.
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Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Deemed questionable
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Lockett (shin) returned to practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Lockett returned from finger surgery last week after missing just one game, only to suffer a shin injury that limited his playing time (31 percent snap share) in the win over New York. He said earlier this week that he'll play Sunday, and that seems to be the most likely outcome even if he isn't at his best. The Seahawks need a win at 4:25 p.m. ET and a Packers loss to the Lions in the Sunday night game to make the playoffs.
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Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Stays sidelined at practice
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Lockett (shin) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
After having surgery to repair a broken left index finger on Dec. 19, Lockett returned from a one-game absence this past Sunday against the Jets, but he was in and out of the contest with an unknown lower-leg issue. It's been termed a shin injury on the Seahawks' Week 18 practice reports and so far hasn't allowed him to log any on-field work. Coach Pete Carroll told Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune on Wednesday that Lockett expects to be available to play through his bruised shin Sunday versus the Rams, but he seems like a prime candidate to carry a designation into the weekend, something that will be revealed on Friday's report.
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Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Not practicing
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Lockett won't practice Wednesday due to a shin injury but said he will play in Sunday's game against the Rams, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Lockett returned from finger surgery to play in Sunday's 23-6 win over the Jets, but he picked up a shin bruise along the way and ultimately saw only two targets while playing less than 40 percent of Seattle's offensive snaps. He should have a bigger role Week 18 against the Rams even if he's not 100 percent, as the Seahawks need a win (plus a bit of help) to secure the final wild-card spot in the NFC. Lockett likely will try to practice Thursday or Friday to gauge his readiness for the regular-season finale.
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Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Battles through injury in Week 18
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Lockett caught both of his targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 23-6 win over the Jets in Week 17.
Lockett returned from a one-week absence due to a hand injury, but he picked up a leg injury during the game and ended up playing just 22 snaps (31 percent). While he did return to the game, it will be worth monitoring Lockett's status during the week ahead of the regular-season finale versus the Rams. The Seahawks are still in the playoff hunt, so if Lockett is active, we should expect him to handle his typical role.
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Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Returns to game
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Lockett, who had exited Sunday's game against the Jets with a leg injury, was subsequently able to return to the contest, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
After having gone to the locker room near the end of the first half, Lockett re-entered the game for the first play of the fourth quarter, per Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune. Prior to his exit from the contest, the wideout had caught both of his targets for 15 yards.
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Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Picks up leg injury
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Lockett sustained a leg injury during Sunday's game against the Jets.
Lockett went to the locker room near the end of the first half and wasn't on the sideline after the break before the Seahawks revealed the reason for his absence. He was back in action Sunday following a one-game absence due to surgery to repair a broken left index finger, but that issue didn't force him to exit Week 17. If Lockett is unable to return, he'll finish with two catches (on two targets) for 15 yards.
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Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Back in action Week 17
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Lockett (hand) is active for Sunday's game versus the Jets.
Lockett underwent surgery to repair a broken left index finger on Dec. 19 and didn't suit up Week 16 at Kansas City. Having said that, he put himself in a position to return sooner than expected by capping Week 17 prep with a limited practice Thursday and a full session Friday. It's unclear if Lockett will be able to handle his normal workload, but he's been good for at least eight targets in eight of 14 appearances on the campaign, which, if it comes to pass again Sunday, may be enough to produce against the Jets' fifth-ranked pass defense.
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Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Expected to face Jets
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Lockett (hand) is expected to play Sunday versus the Jets, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Lockett is expected to return from a broken left index finger injury, for which he required surgery, after missing just one game. He upgraded to a full practice participant Friday, and the wideout's status will be made official prior to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. With Marquise Goodwin (shoulder/wrist) having been placed on IR on Saturday, Lockett's presence would stand to provide a notable boost for Seattle's offense against the Jets' stingy defense.
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Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Plans to play
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Lockett (hand) plans to play in Sunday's game against the Jets, though he acknowledged Friday that the final decision will be made by coaches and trainers, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site and Brady Henderson of ESPN.com suggest Lockett is likely to play, with his upgrade to full practice participation Friday being another hint in that direction. Lockett returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant after undergoing surgery Dec. 19 on a broken left index finger, and he now appears more likely than not to suit up for the final two games of the regular season as Seattle tries to hold on to a wild-card spot. Fellow Seahawks wideout Marquise Goodwin (shoulder/wrist) is listed as doubtful ahead of the 4:05 ET kickoff Sunday.
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Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Mixes into drills Thursday
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Lockett (hand) was a limited practice participant Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Thursday's activity marks Lockett's first since undergoing surgery on his fractured left index finger on Monday, Dec. 19. He thus has progressed since Wednesday, when he "did everything" and "looked good" during the Seahawks' morning walkthrough, coach Pete Carroll told Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times, but the wide receiver ultimately went down as a DNP on the first injury report of Week 17. Lockett was dealing with swelling and had stitches in his left hand as of Wednesday, but with Thursday's return to practice, he's now trending in a positive direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.
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Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Officially DNP on Wednesday
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Lockett (hand) was listed as a non-participant at Wednesday's walk-through practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Seattle head coach Pete Carroll told Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times earlier Wednesday that Lockett "did everything" in the team's walk-through and "looked great." Per Brady Henderson of ESPN.com, Lockett also took part in warmups, but the fact that his left hand still is enduring swelling and has stitches didn't allow him to mix into any drills. There's an optimistic tone from the Seahawks that Lockett will be able to play Sunday against the Jets, which he may be able to do without practicing this week. Ultimately, his status could come down to a game-time decision ahead of a 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: 'Looked great,' per Carroll
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Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that Lockett "did everything" at Wednesday's walk-through practice and "looked great" after undergoing surgery on a broken index finger Dec. 19, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Lockett sustained the finger fracture Week 15 and didn't suit up this past Saturday at Kansas City, but he now appears to be in a good spot as the Seahawks prepare for Sunday's game against the Jets. Carroll didn't tip his hand regarding Lockett's chances to play Week 17, as Lockett's continued participation in practice the next two days is likely to guide that decision. Wednesday's injury report will reveal how much, if any, activity Lockett was able to handle at Seattle's first official practice of the week.
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Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Week 17 status TBD
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The status of Lockett (hand) for Sunday's game against the Jets remains unclear at this stage, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Per Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic, Lockett underwent a finger/hand procedure last Monday that went "perfect," according to coach Pete Carroll. While the wideout missed this past Saturday's loss to the Chiefs, it's possible that he may be back as soon as this weekend, with Carroll suggesting that Lockett could potentiality face the Jets without practicing this week.
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Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Week 17 return still possible
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Lockett underwent surgery on his broken index finger Monday, with Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll noting afterward that the receiver could have a chance of returning as soon as Week 17 against the Jets, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
While Lockett's finger injury is significant enough to prevent him from playing Saturday in Kansas City, Carroll relayed that the 30-year-old's surgery was "perfect," leaving the door open for him to miss just one game. The Seahawks will likely have a better sense of Lockett's progress when the team reconvenes for its first Week 17 practice next Wednesday. His absence for Week 16 likely leaves Marquise Goodwin and Laquon Treadwell in line to serve as the Seahawks' Nos. 2 and 3 wideouts behind DK Metcalf, who could take on a larger target share than usual without Lockett on hand.
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Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Could return Week 17 after surgery
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Lockett (finger) likely will have surgery and could be back as soon as Week 17, though a return timeline won't be available until after the procedure, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Lockett suffered a spiral crack in his first metacarpal during the final drive of Thursday's 21-13 loss to San Francisco. He hopes to miss only one game and return for the final two weeks of the regular season as Seattle fights for a wild-card spot, but it sounds like there's not actually a timeline yet, and all that's known for sure is he'll miss at least one game when the Seahawks face the Chiefs in Week 16.
