Mookie Alexander serves as the Producer and Managing Editor of Field Gulls, covering the Seattle Seahawks since 2017. His work primarily focuses on Seahawks news, analysis, game day coverage, and statistical breakdowns, while also contributing to SBNation.com for national NFL and track and field coverage.
As April approaches, the NFL’s attention shifts toward the draft, with free agency activity slowing down. However, several big-name players remain on the market—including a Seattle Seahawks legend.
In ESPN’s ranking of the top 21 unsigned free agents—now down to 20 after linebacker E.J. Speed signed with the Houston Texans—recently released wide receiver Tyler Lockett appears at a surprisingly low No. 18.
18. Tyler Lockett, WR
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2024 Team: Seattle Seahawks | Age entering 2025 season: 32
A reliable veteran, Lockett has appeared in at least 15 games in each of his 10 seasons with the Seahawks. While his speed has declined, he remains an effective route runner, capable of creating separation and providing a dependable target for quarterbacks across multiple levels of the field. At this stage in his career, he projects as a valuable No. 3 receiving option.
Lockett isn’t even the third-highest ranked receiver on the list, sitting behind Amari Cooper, Keenan Allen, and surprisingly, Diontae Johnson. While Johnson’s age (28) may be appealing, his 2024 season was a disaster, plagued by poor performance and off-field issues.
A common trend among the remaining free agents is age, with 15 of the 21 players (including E.J. Speed) set to be 30 or older by the start of the 2025 season. The youngest player on the list, cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (25), endured an injury-plagued 2024 campaign with the Chargers. Similarly, offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (25) has struggled with injuries over the past two seasons and was even benched for a “business decision.” Running back J.K. Dobbins (26) remains unsigned after a short stint with the Chargers, but his injury history has significantly impacted his career.
While a Seahawks reunion isn’t entirely out of the question due to Seattle’s cap situation, it seems more likely that Lockett’s next chapter will unfold elsewhere. Ideally, his next destination will be a playoff contender looking for a proven veteran presence at wide receiver.
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