Things have yet to get much better heading into the offseason after it was announced on Wednesday that star wide receiver DK Metcalf has requested a trade, per Ian Rapoport and To

A No. 1 receiver and deep-threat option for the Los Angeles Chargers wants out of Pacific Northwest. Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf has requested a trade, according to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

The decision to use the franchise tag on Trey Smith and trade Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears guarantees a sea change in front of Patrick Mahomes, and five free agent wide receivers means more changes are coming at the skill positions.

Metcalf has requested a trade from the Seahawks, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network and Adam Schefter of ESPN report. Per Schefter, Metcalf, who has one year left on his contract, would like a new deal, while Ian Rapoport of NFL Network relays that Seattle is inclined to explore trading the wideout.

So what might a Metcalf trade cost the Chargers? According to NFL reporter Josina Anderson, one team is already at a third-round pick as possible compensation. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and others have ballparked similar compensation and confirmed that the Chargers are likely to have an interest.

After the news came out that the Seattle Seahawks were releasing receiver Tyler Lockett, it was also reported that DK Metcalf has requested a trade. And according to NFL Network's

On the same day of Tyler Lockett's release, the Seahawks reportedly gave another starting wideout permission to seek a trade.