Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett. Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Tyler Lockett makes clear he was not taking shot at Russell Wilson

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 10/31/22

Tyler Lockett went on Twitter Sunday night to set the record straight.

Lockett’s Seattle Seahawks beat the New York Giants 27-13 to improve to 5-3. Lockett had 5 catches for 63 yards and a touchdown in the win.

Lockett was among the Seahawks players to speak with the media after the game. One quote he delivered received extra attention.

Tyler Lockett: “It’s amazing what we can accomplish when no one cares who gets the credit.”

— Curtis Crabtree (@Curtis_Crabtree) October 31, 2022

“It’s amazing what we can accomplish when no one cares who gets the credit,” Lockett said.

That quote received extra attention because many people thought it was a shot at Russell Wilson. Wilson often was the center of attention in Seattle. He later requested a trade from the team and is now in his first season with the Broncos — and struggling.

But Lockett says the quote had nothing to do with Wilson.

People need to stop reaching! I’ve said this quote like 5-10 times since I’ve been in the league. Stop looking for a story and just let us enjoy our team https://t.co/IcppxFEqik

— Tyler Lockett (@TDLockett12) October 31, 2022

“People need to stop reaching! I’ve said this quote like 5-10 times since I’ve been in the league. Stop looking for a story and just let us enjoy our team,” Lockett wrote on Twitter.

Indeed, Lockett’s quote was one small part of a much longer answer.

Here's the full quote from Lockett to a question I asked him about the perception that the Seahawks are exceeding expectations: https://t.co/D3PwMK6KRB pic.twitter.com/4ZBj8Gc6l3

— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) October 31, 2022

People are seeing things that aren’t there because that’s what we do best. At 5-3, the Seahawks are one of the biggest surprises of the season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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