Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says Brandon Browner could return, also explains Patrick Lewis decision

Center Joey Hunt participates in Wednesday’s Seahawks mini-camp. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times) Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Brandon Browner could return to the team later, while also saying Joey Hunt simply beat out Patrick Lewis for the backup center position.

Wednesday marked the first time Seahawks coach Pete Carroll talked to the media following the release/waiving of veteran cornerback Brandon Browner and center Patrick Lewis.

Here’s what Carroll said about each.

First, Browner.

The Seahawks were attempting to convert the 32-year-old from cornerback to safety. And while the team also had plans for a specialty defense in which Browner would match up against some specific opponents,…