The Seahawks veteran players will be reporting this Thursday
for training camp while the rookies have been there for a week.
Big news came over Monday morning when veteran defensive end
Jarran Reed was suspended for violating what is called the NFL’s personal
contact policy. Reed will miss the first six games of the season though he will
be able to participate in training camp.
I am sure there will be some fans who will think the Seahawks
should release Reed for his actions. The problems with the personal contact
policy the suspension of players doesn’t seem to be consistent. Last week wide
receiver Tyreek Hill of the Kansas City Chiefs was not suspended at all under
the same policy though videos heard the sound much worse than Reed’s actions.
Neither Reed nor Hill was charged by police though everyone was
surprised Hill was not suspended. Reed did apologize to his family, Seahawks
team and Seattle fans for his actions though he didn’t agree with the NFL
decision, however, he plans to be a better person.
Jarran Reed started on the other side from Frank Clark who
was dealt to all teams the Kansas City Chiefs during the off-season prior to
the NFL College draft. Now the Seahawks will have to see whether they need to
go out and get another veteran defensive end or go with what they have until
his return. Also, the Seahawks could wait to see whether a veteran defensive
end is released during training camp from other teams. Stay Tuned.
Another question will Bobby Wagner sign a new contract before
the veteran’s report on Thursday. If not, will Wagner not report or just sit
out practice. Another thing to stay tuned as well. At least we know Russell
Wilson will be at quarterback since he signed the largest NFL contract during
the off-season.
The Seahawks opening pre-season game will take place in two
weeks from when the veteran players report on August 8 against Denver Broncos
at Century Link Field. Go Hawks!
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