The Seahawks made it through their first mandatory minicamp session on Tuesday, and the media had a chance to speak with Pete immediately after in the prerequisite day one press conference.
Carroll started by clarifying that all players currently not participating are out with excused absences for various reasons, and all are expected to be present for training camp.
After an offseason where Russell Wilson trade speculation reached a fever pitch, the team’s franchise QB made a brief and unexpected cameo a few minutes into the press conference — along with team GM John Schneider — to make an important announcement.
Will Dissly is reportedly looking great in his first healthy offseason after a couple years where he was rehabbing from season ending injuries well beyond this point, calling the difference “night and day.” Gerald Everett is bringing some unique capabilities to the team and should see playing time at multiple positions.