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The Seahawks signed Locklear to a five-year, $32 million deal with an eye toward him replacing the talented left tackle once Jones retires. Locklear makes $1 million in 2009, but his salary balloons to $4.85 million for the 2010 season. The Seahawks also signed Ray Willis to a two-year deal during the offseason to provide depth at tackle, and to also compete for the starting right guard spot with Rob Sims.

However, if Jones cannot make a healthy return, Seattle will be thin at tackle and might have to make a move to bring in another body during training camp.

OFFSEASON STANDOUT: Mora praised defensive ends Lawrence Jackson and Darryl Tapp for their improved play during offseason workouts. Both struggled to generate much of a pass rush last season, as the Seahawks struggled in putting pressure on the quarterback with top pass rusher Patrick Kerney missing nine games due to shoulder surgery. But Mora expects more production from the young defensive ends this season.

LINEUP WATCH: CB Ken Lucas was signed during the offseason and immediately anointed the starter, which did not sit well with the guy he replaced, cornerback Josh Wilson. However, instead of sulking, Wilson has competed hard and had a good offseason. This position battle should be one to watch during training camp.

ROOKIE IMPRESSIONS: WR Deon Butler, a third-round draft choice by the team, has impressed his teammates by consistently getting behind the team's veteran corners for long gains. Butler is a smaller guy at 5-10, 180 pounds, but has the speed to make an impact offensively and in Seattle's return game.

INJURY WATCH: LG Mike Wahle did not practice at all during offseason workouts, still rehabbing from shoulder surgery that ended his 2008 campaign early. Wahle is expected to return for training camp, but if he can't stay healthy expect rookie Max Unger to step in at left guard to fill the void.

CONTRACT TO WATCH: K Olindo Mare is in the final year of a two-year contract, and would like an extension. Mare performed well last season. However, the Seahawks have kept around last year's sixth-round draft choice Brandon Coutu, and the two will once again compete for the starting kicking job in 2009.

The rookies headed off to the league rookie symposium in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. this week.

"This is very beneficial, absolutely," said rookie offensive lineman Max Unger. "It would be nice to be done. But at the same time, we really don't know what we're getting ourselves into as far as camp goes, so this just helps us out a little more in trying to get ready for it."

--Even though quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is done with the team's official offseason workout program, Hasselbeck says his workout regimen actually becomes more challenging as he prepares for the beginning of training camp.

"For me it's the most important time, especially as a thrower," Hasselbeck said. "It's probably similar to a pitcher. You get your arm ready for competitive throws, two days of practice in one day and those kinds of things. That's where you really sharpen your skills.

"You know you're coming back to camp. There's a conditioning test. A body fat percentage test. There's a weigh in. All that stuff is coming, so it's time to go at that point."

QUOTE TO NOTE: "They're asking a lot more of him this year than they did last year. Last year he came in and we said, 'Well, maybe he could be the starting tight end. We'll see.' This year, on third down, he's not on the sideline, he's on the field. There are a lot of situations where in the past we've had a wide receiver out there, but now we're treating him as a threat in the passing game, and we're giving him opportunities to make plays, and he's done a great job." -- Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck on the expanded role of second-year tight end John Carlson.

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS (not tendered)

--LB Wesley Mallard (not tendered as UFA June 1).

--C Steve McKinney (not tendered as UFA June 1).

--LS Jeff Robinson (not tendered as UFA June 1).

--WR Koren Robinson (not tendered as UFA June 1).

RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: None.

EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS: None.

DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED

--QB Mike Teel (6/178): $1.864M/4 yrs, $114,000 SB; 2009 cap: $338,500.

--S Courtney Greene (7/245): $1.793M/4 yrs, $43,000 SB; 2009 cap: $320,750.

--DE Nick Reed (7/247): $1.791M/4 yrs, $41,000 SB; 2009: $320,250.

--TE Cameron Morrah (7/248): $1.791M/4 yrs, $40,500 SB; 2009 cap: $320,125.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--LB Leroy Hill: UFA; $38M/6 yrs, $15.5M guaranteed.

--CB Kevin Hobbs: Potential ERFA; $460,000/ 1 yr).

--WR Jordan Kent: Potential ERFA; $460,000/ 1 yr).

--LB Lance Laury: Not tendered as RFA; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--LB D.D. Lewis: UFA; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--WR Ben Obomanu: ERFA; tendered at $460,000; terms unknown.

--WR Courtney Taylor: ERFA; tendered at $460,000; terms unknown.

--S C.J. Wallace: Potential ERFA; $460,000/ 1 yr).

--OT Ray Willis: UFA; 2 yrs, terms unknown.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--DT Colin Cole: UFA Packers; $21.4M/5 yrs, $6M guaranteed.

--FB Justin Griffith: FA Raiders; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh: UFA Bengals; $40M/5 yrs, $15M guaranteed.

--FB David Kirtman: FA; terms unknown.

--CB Ken Lucas; FA Panthers; $2.3M/1 yr.

--TE John Owens: UFA Lions; terms unknown.

--LS Bryan Pittman: UFA Texans; terms unknown.

--DT Cory Redding (trade Lions).

PLAYERS LOST

--DT Rocky Bernard: UFA Giants; $16M/4 yrs, guarantee unknown.

--WR Bobby Engram: UFA Chiefs; terms unknown.

--QB Charlie Frye: Not tendered as UFA/Raiders; terms unknown.

--OG Chris Gray: UFA; retired.

--DT Howard Green: UFA Jets; $625,000/1 yr, guarantees unknown.

--TE Will Heller: UFA Lions; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--RB Maurice Morris: UFA Lions; $7M/3 yrs, SB unknown.

--LB Julian Peterson (traded Lions).

--FB Leonard Weaver: UFA Eagles; $1.75M/1 yr.

--OT Floyd Womack: UFA Browns; terms unknown.