Soon-to-be unrestricted free agent left tackle Russell Okung announced Friday that he will represent himself in negotiations this spring in lieu of hiring an agent to do so.
The six-year veteran announced his decision with a video and lengthy explanation on Facebook:
Okung admitted he could return to Seattle next season, but he indicated that he fully intends to test the open market when free agency starts on March 9.
"It's very possible that I could stay here," Okung told ESPN.com's Sheil Kapadia. "But I know my value, and I'm not going to settle for anything less than that.