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notebook: QB Wilson's extension deadline approaches
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[April 16, 2019]
Quarterback Russell Wilson will
not sign a long-term deal with the Seattle Seahawks if he and the
team fail to reach agreement before his self-imposed deadline of
midnight Monday passes, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported earlier in the
day.
With the NFL draft next week, reports that franchise-tagged
defensive end Frank Clark is on the trade block, and the team having
only $12 million in available salary-cap space, it could be a busy
two weeks ahead for the Seahawks.
Wilson previously informed the team he wanted a new long-term
contract by April 15. According to reports, the two sides have
engaged in discussions that would net Wilson one of the top deals --
perhaps the highest-paying -- in the NFL, approaching $30 million
annually.
Wilson's current contract expires after the 2019 season.
--Kansas City receiver Tyreek Hill was in attendance as the Chiefs
opened offseason workouts, coach Andy Reid confirmed to reporters,
as authorities investigate two alleged incidents of suspected child
abuse last month at Hill's home. Hill, 25, has not been charged with
any crimes.
The second alleged incident occurred March 14 and involved a
juvenile, according to multiple published reports. The Kansas City
Star reported that Hill's 3-year-old son sustained a broken arm in
the incident. Overland Park police responded to the same address on
March 5 to investigate a report of child abuse or neglect. Hill's
name is listed on the report.
--Former Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray scheduled a visit with
the Washington Redskins, and Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins will meet
with the New York Giants this week.
Murray is projected to be a top-10 draft pick, with speculation the
Arizona Cardinals want the Heisman Trophy winner with the No. 1
overall pick. Haskins, ranked by most outlets as the No. 2
quarterback in the draft, has already worked out for the Oakland
Raiders and visited with the Denver Broncos and Redskins.
--Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz says the stress
fracture in his back hasn't fully healed, but he still plans to be
ready for the start of organized team activities, which begin May
21.
Wentz, 26, was diagnosed with the injury in mid-December and missed
Philadelphia's last three regular-season games and both playoff
contests. He said he is taking things "week by week" and that he has
been cleared to run and throw some.
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson works out prior to the
game between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox at George M.
Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
--Oakland Raiders receiver Antonio Brown has settled a lawsuit filed
by a man who claimed his toddler was nearly hit by furniture Brown
threw off a balcony last year, TMZ.com reported.
Ophir Sternberg said that his 22-month-old son was walking near the
pool at a Florida apartment complex in April 2018 when "large
objects started to fall from the building many floors above them."
Per TMZ, the settlement terms are confidential.
--Eagles running back Josh Adams reportedly will miss the start of
the offseason conditioning program as he recovers from shoulder
surgery he underwent following Philadelphia's divisional-round
playoff loss against the New Orleans Saints.
Adams, 22, was given a six-month timetable for his recovery and is
expected to join the team for training camp in July. The undrafted
free agent rushed for a team-high 511 yards and three touchdowns in
14 games in 2018.
--New England quarterback Tom Brady and newly acquired defensive end
Michael Bennett were no-shows for the team's first day of voluntary
workouts, ESPN reported. Brady skipped the workouts last year while
Bennett reportedly does his training at his offseason home of
Hawaii.
--The Minnesota Vikings signed former Los Angeles Rams quarterback
Sean Mannion and former Denver Broncos wide receiver Jordan Taylor.
The team also announced that a pair of restricted free agents,
safety Anthony Harris and offensive tackle Rashod Hill, had both
signed their tenders.
--San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould was a no-show for the
start of voluntary team workouts, according to a report from NBC
Sports Bay Area. The 36-year-old kicker has not signed his one-year
franchise tender with the 49ers. The deal would be worth $4.97
million if Gould signs it.
--Field Level Media
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