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    Russell Wilson gifts Amazon stock to each of his OL

    Getty Images Russell Wilson got paid, and the Seahawks quarterback in turn rewarded his offensive linemen. Wilson, now the NFL’s highest-paid player, bought the “most Prime gift ever” as a thank you, according to TMZ.com. Each lineman received $12,000 in Amazon stock. The 13 gifts cost Wilson...
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    Loomis has no problem with Saints’ early-season schedule

    Getty Images The Saints got the short straw at the start of the season, with games out of the gates against the Texans on Monday night, at the Rams on a short week, at the Seahawks a week later, and at home against the Cowboys. G.M. Mickey Loomis has no problem with a challenging opening...
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    Jody Allen settling in as Seahawks owner as draft approaches

    Getty Images Since taking over as owner of the Seattle Seahawks following the death of her brother, Paul, last October, Jody Allen has already had to make a few key decisions for the future of the franchise. The Seahawks gave head coach Pete Carroll a contract extension in December and made...
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    Seahawks want to extend Bobby Wagner, but worry about negotiations

    Getty Images Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner has decided to act as his own agent in upcoming contract extension talks. The Seahawks hope it ends up better than in their past. Former Seahawks Russell Okung and Richard Sherman went without representation when dealing with the team, and they...
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    Russell Wilson’s cap number maxes out at $39 million

    The week began with the Seahawks and quarterback Russell Wilson engaged in a stare down. The week is ending with the dust fully settled on a new five-year, $157 million deal. The contract has an average payout of $31.4 million over five years, but like many contracts the deal is structured to...
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    Seahawks G.M. admits trading during draft is “kind of fun”

    Getty Images Whether they make a gigantic trade involving defensive end Frank Clark or not (and that seems to still be on the table), the Seahawks will almost certainly made a trade in the next week. It’s what they do. Via Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune, General Manager John Schneider...
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    The full Russell Wilson contract details

    When a big contract is finalized, plenty of reporters have plenty of details regarding plenty of aspects of the deal. We’ll use some of them as needed, but we usually wait to provide the full details until getting our eyes on the full contract. The reasoning is simple: The deals are too...
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    Frank Clark trade talk continues

    Getty Images We noted last weekend that there’s been talk around the NFL of the Seahawks trading defensive end Frank Clark. That talk seems to be getting louder as the draft approaches. Multiple reports in recent days have said a Clark trade is possible. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported...
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    Ten teams scheduled for five prime-time appearances

    Getty Images The NFL has scheduled 10 teams to make five prime-time appearances during the 2019 season. That list includes both of the teams playing in the opening game of the year. The Packers and Bears will face off on Thursday, September 5 in a matchup chosen to celebrate the NFL’s 100th...
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    Russell Wilson, Seahawks happy deadline succeeded in getting deal completed now

    It wasn’t just Russell Wilson and his agent, Mark Rodgers, that were happy an April 15th deadline succeeded in securing a new long-term contract with the Seahawks. The Seahawks were just as happy to have the deadline in place as well. General Manager John Schneider said on Wednesday during a...
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    John Schneider not expecting hold out from Frank Clark

    Getty Images With a new contract in place for quarterback Russell Wilson, the Seahawks can now turn their attention toward franchise tag defensive end Frank Clark. General Manager John Schneider spoke about Clark’s present and future with the Seahawks during his yearly charity dinner and...
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    Paul Richardson tried to play through fractured clavicle last season

    Getty Images There’s a saying that there is a difference between being hurt and being injured in the NFL. If you’re hurt, you can play. If you’re injured, you can’t. Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson was injured last year and tried to show he could play anyway. According to...
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    Seahawks undecided on Germain Ifedi’s fifth-year option

    Getty Images Teams have until May 3 to exercise fifth-year options on players drafted in the first round of the 2016 draft and some have already made their call. The Cowboys and Dolphins are using their respective options on running back Ezekiel Elliott and tackle Laremy Tunsil. The Seahawks...
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    N’Keal Harry wrapping up pre-draft tour with 49ers, Seahawks

    Getty Images Former Arizona State wide receiver N’Keal Harry’s busy schedule of pre-draft visits is coming to an end this week with visits to a pair of NFC West clubs. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Harry is will depart a meeting with the 49ers on Tuesday to head to the Seahawks...
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    Seahawks announce deal, Russell Wilson says he has more Super Bowls to win

    Getty Images Russell Wilson is officially under contract to the Seahawks for five more seasons, and he thinks he’s going to win not just one more Super Bowl, but multiple Super Bowls. In comments published by the team, Wilson said he thinks he’ll win Super Bowls, plural, in Seattle. “For me...
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    Who has the better contract, Russell Wilson or Kirk Cousins?

    Getty Images Russell Wilson signed the richest contract in NFL history. But is it the best contract in NFL History? Maybe not. An argument could be made that the contract signed last year by Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is better than Wilson’s new deal. (Let me know when you stop...
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    Russell Wilson’s teammates have some fun with his announcement

    Getty Images Russell Wilson can be as corny as he is good at football. So it was just a matter of time before his teammates made fun of his announcement of his new contract. Via Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune, wide receiver Tyler Lockett and guard D.J. Fluker may have earned Oscars for...
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    Wednesday’s PFTOT is up and running

    Getty Images Every weekday, we celebrate the conclusion of an episode of PFT Live by almost immediately taping an episode of PFTOT. Which is precisely what we did today. After Big Cat and his not-new-jacket left the studio (and after Simms and his not-functioning-prostate returned from the...
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    Seahawks defensive end Quinton Jefferson signs tender

    Getty Images The Seahawks got at least one deal done today, even if not the big one they need. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Seahawks defensive end Quinton Jefferson signed his restricted free agent tender today as the team started its offseason program. The former fifth-round...
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    Packers pick up kicker Sam Ficken

    Getty Images Mason Crosby, the Packers’ longtime kicker, may have some competition. Green Bay claimed kicker Sam Ficken on waivers today, Field Yates of ESPN reports. Ficken was waived by the Seahawks last week after signing with them in January. He has played in four regular-season games and...
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