SEATTLE -- With the NFL schedule out, the voluntary offseason program in full swing and mandatory minicamp approaching, a look at what's happening with the Seattle Seahawks:
1. Witherspoon present sans extension. When the Seahawks and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba agreed to a four-year, $168.6 million extension in March, it wasn't just the record size of the deal that stood out. The largest contract in franchise history came together quickly and without a whiff of drama, the news breaking before any reports emerged that the two sides had even begun talking.
The Seahawks then turned their attention to an extension for star cornerback Devon Witherspoon, a three-time Pro Bowl selection and standout of their Super Bowl LX victory. But the other big-ticket item on their offseason to-do list has not progressed nearly as easily. Seattle made an initial offer several weeks ago, according to a league source, but the two sides do not yet appear to be close to an agreement.
Some in league circles have wondered if the relatively slow pace could be related to the fact that Witherspoon is represented by the same agency -- WIN Sports Group -- as another star cornerback, Christian Gonzalez, whom the New England Patriots are currently trying to extend.
There's still plenty of time for Seattle to get a deal done this offseason with Witherspoon, who has two years remaining on his rookie contract. The start of training camp -- which is when the Seahawks often finalize extensions for veteran players - isn't for another two months.
In the meantime, photo galleries posted to the Seahawks' website have included several pictures of a smiling Witherspoon taking part in the voluntary portion of the offseason program (none of Seattle's practices or workouts have been open to reporters yet). He was among the veteran players who showed up earlier than anticipated.
Three of Seattle's remaining organized team activities will be open to reporters -- May 26, June 3 and June 4. Mandatory minicamp, also open to reporters, is scheduled for June 9-11.
Devon Witherspoon, the No. 5 overall pick of the 2023 NFL draft, is due for a contract extension this year. Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire 2. Will Seattle lose a top exec? Nolan Teasley is one of five candidates for the Minnesota Vikings' general manager vacancy who has been requested for an in-person second interview, a source confirmed to ESPN's Kevin Seifert. Teasley has been with the Seahawks since 2013, rising from an intern to the team's assistant GM, with three different roles on the pro scouting side in between.