Sources: #Seahawks star WR DK Metcalf is not present for mandatory minicamp, as contract talks have not yet resulted in a new deal. He continues to rehab his injury in LA.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 7, 2022
According to a report by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, D.K. Metcalf is not present at the team facility for the start of Seahawks minicamp, which begins later today.
Bob Condotta at the Seattle Times has confirmed Metcalf is not around.
A source confirmed to the Times Metcalf is not at minicamp — practice is at 1:15. He is subject to fines of almost $90,000 if he skips all 3 days. But team can also waive those by calling it an excused absence. Unclear yet on that. https://t.co/pFSkQ1m7qX
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) June 7, 2022
Metcalf is entering the final year of his rookie deal, so it’s possible this is related to his contract situation.
Then again, Metcalf showed up for voluntary OTAs. Skipping mandatory minicamp after that would be odd.
It’s possible Metcalf has an excused absence due to the rehab work he’s been getting done on his foot.
We will likely find out in a couple hours when Pete Carroll speaks with the beat reporters after practice is over at the VMAC.
Update:
So much for that idea. Condotta followed up with another report that states Metcalf’s absence is not excused.
Actually, a source confirmed this is not an excused absence. https://t.co/J8JmAYJj6N
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) June 7, 2022
Even still, it’s too early to panic about Metcalf’s contract. It’s in the team’s best interest to sign him to a lucrative long-term deal and we believe it will eventually get done.
