RENTON, Wash. — Seahawks coach Pete Carroll’s post-practice news conference marked the first time he’s addressed the players who haven’t attended the three OTAs open to the media, so that’s how we’ll kick off these takeaways from Thursday’s practice.
The following players were not present at practice Thursday: safety Jamal Adams (quad), inside linebacker Jordyn Brooks (knee), safety Quandre Diggs, receiver DK Metcalf, defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. and outside linebackers Darrell Taylor and Alton Robinson.
Metcalf attended the first OTA open to the media May 22 but hasn’t been seen since. Taylor has practiced only May 25. Carroll did not address the nature of their absences. Carroll also didn’t address Diggs, but the veteran safety and his wife are in Texas caring for their newborn son. Edwards has been away dealing with a family matter, Carroll said.
Brooks and Adams are in Texas recovering from their leg injuries. Carroll spoke with Adams a couple of days ago and said he “sounds good.” Carroll said vice president of player engagement Mo Kelly recently flew out to check on Brooks and Adams.
“Everything is moving along,” Carroll said. “We don’t have time frames. We won’t really know for another good six weeks, eight weeks or something like…
