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The Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson have done their best to emphasize that the tension between the two parties during the offseason is now over. Wilson has made his harshest statement about the organization after his February media tour after the Super Bowl.
Wilson was very clear that the Seahawks need to “figure it out,” referring to the future of offensive tackle Duane Brown. Brown has been present at training, but has not trained as he is seeking a new contract.
“Not having Duane Brown in training is serious, because I think he is one of the best in his position,” Wilson told reporters when asked about Brown’s situation. “There is no doubt, it is excellent. There is no one more athletic and talented than him. Age is just a number. When he plays he looks like he’s 28 or 30 years old. He is a remarkable player. He is very intelligent, he has strength, he understands sport. I think players fear him when they have to face him. So we need him to retrain. We have to resolve the situation, because we need Duane Brown.
Wilson talks about Brown: “We need him for the first game, definitely”
The Seahawks are dealing with Brown and also Jamal Adams. They both show up at training sessions, but they don’t train. Both stars show up every day, but choose not to train until they sign new contracts. Both are beginning the last year of their current contracts. The Seahawks quarterback insists the situation must be resolved before the season begins, adding that the 35-year-old tackle still has a lot to give.
“We need him for the first game, for sure,” Wilson added with a smile. “We have to solve it, because it is very special. Like I said, for me he is one of the best offensive tackles in the league. I think he still has several years left. You can certainly do it. For me there is no one more athletic than him. They can see it for themselves. He is also our leader. He is the leader of the offensive line and knows how to handle it.
Brown is upset that he didn’t get a new offer
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Brown “is upset” that the Seahawks still haven’t extended his contract before the start of the season. After a distraction-filled offseason, and near the start of the season, two of the Seahawks’ best players have not been training. Brown is entering the third and final year of a $ 34.5 million contract.
“It seems Jamal Adams is not the only Seahawks player who is not training because they are not offering him a contract extension. Offensive tackle Duane Brown, who will receive $ 10 million for the final year of his current contract, is also looking to have his contract extended, and is upset that he does not receive an offer, according to a source. “ Schefter tweeted.
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