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Pete Carroll gives his explanation for why the Seahawks waived Kasen Williams

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RENTON So why did the Seahawks let Kasen Williams go?

Pete Carroll gave his explanation Monday, two days after his team waived their most outstanding and -- judging by the anger of fans and even Richard Sherman -- their most popular performer during four preseason games.

“Certainly (a tough decision). Certainly,” Carroll said following a Labor Day practice for Sunday’s opener at Green Bay. “He is a great kid. We love him, and you can tell our players love him.”

That was the coach’s indirect reference to star cornerback Sherman blasting his Seahawks’ decision to waive Williams on social media Saturday, writing “There is no explanation for this!