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Brady HendersonESPN
RENTON, Wash. — Star wide receiver DK Metcalf It is available at Seattle Seahawks Training camp, but no practice in the midst of his unresolved contract situation.
Metcalf, who reported on Tuesday with the rest of team, did not attend Wednesday’s first practice. The “hold in” approach has become increasingly popular and is known as the “hold in”. Metcalf stood next to his fellow receivers during positional drills and then watched from the sidelines as the team practiced while wearing his No. He was wearing a Seahawks helmet with a backwards Seahawks jersey.
Coach Pete Carroll stated that Metcalf’s contract is in the process of being completed. “I don’t know if I have any updates, but we’re still working.”
Carroll clarified that Metcalf’s contract situation was the reason he did not practice Wednesday. He also stated that his surgically-repaired foot is what prompted him to stop practicing. Carroll said that Metcalf passed the physical and is “fine.”
According to recent deals made by similar NFL receivers, Metcalf’s agent Tory Dandy and the Seahawks have been in negotiations for a contract extension. It would be around $25 million per year. Metcalf skipped last month’s mandatory minicamp due to an unresolved contract.
Carroll stated that the Seahawks wanted to keep the Pro Bowler, 24-year-old, for the long-term. He also said that he was not less optimistic about them doing so after Metcalf’s minicamp failure. Carroll expressed hope that a deal would be reached before training camp.
Carroll stated Wednesday, “We had high hopes for it.” “We worked hard for it, but we are there now. There is a lot to be done, just like right now.
Carroll was asked how fast he expected the two sides reach a deal.
Metcalf can avoid $40,000 per day fines and injury by attending camp, but not practicing. Former Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner The same approach was used during the 2019 contract negotiations. Safety also followed the same approach. Jamal Adams Last year. San Francisco 49ers Receiver Deebo Samuel Los Angeles Chargers Safety Derwin James They are also holding on to their current positions.
Metcalf, who was the final pick in the second round of 2019’s rookie draft, is expected to earn $3.983 million. Over his three previous seasons, he has totaled 216 catches for 317 yards and 29 touchdowns. After breaking Steve Largent’s single season franchise record of 1,303 receiving yards, he was named to his first Pro Bowl in 2020.
Metcalf has never missed a single game during his entire career. Last season, Metcalf played with a broken foot. He had to undergo surgery.