Why the Seattle Seahawks plan to move on from K.J. Wright

RENTON, Wash. -- Jordyn Brooks, the Seattle Seahawks' first-round pick in 2020, is part of the team's post-K.J. Wright succession plan at linebacker. He doesn't feel pressure in replacing a franchise legend, but he knows those are some big shoes to fill.

"K.J. had an outstanding career here," Brooks said last week. "He set the bar high, for sure."

Yes, had.

Brooks' use of the past tense with regards to Wright's time with the Seahawks caught the attention of some fans still holding out hope that he's re-signed for an 11th season in Seattle, but it's an accurate reflection of where things stand. While a return is not entirely out of the question, Wright, a free agent, is not in their plans --…