RENTON, Wash. -- Pete Carroll said Thursday that the Seattle Seahawks are still optimistic about getting a deal done with receiver DK Metcalf and still unsure whether running back Chris Carson will return from neck surgery.
The two offensive standouts did not attend this week's minicamp for different reasons. Carson had an excused absence as he's yet to be medically cleared while Metcalf, who is in line for a massive extension, stayed away in a somewhat surprising decision. The star receiver had drawn praise from Carroll for taking part in the voluntary portion of the team's offseason workout program amid his unsettled contract situation and his recovery from foot surgery.