Source: Seahawks WR Metcalf not at minicamp

Star wide receiver DK Metcalf is absent from often the Seattle Seahawks’ mandatory minicamp, which began Tuesday, the source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Metcalf’s absence can be not excused and can be subject to $93,1000 in fines over often the three-day period, the origin said.

Metcalf is in search of a contract extension like he enters the ultimate year of his newbie deal and is regaining from surgery for a base injury he played by way of for most of final season.

The information of Metcalf’s absence was initially reported by NFL System.

General manager John Schneider expressed sticker shock sooner this offseason at exactly how the wide receiver industry had skyrocketed because associated with the megadeals signed by means of Tyreek Hill and Davante Adams, leading to conjecture the Seahawks could buy and sell Metcalf.

A source explained to ESPN that the Seahawks were receiving calls via teams considering Metcalf yet telling them they were not shopping the receiver.

Metcalf has 216 receptions with regard to 3,170 yards together with 29 touchdowns in 3 seasons.

ESPN’s Brady Henderson contributed to this statement.