Lance Laury News

Leroy Hill, who was designated the team's franchise player in February, had that designation lifted by the team late Saturday night after he failed to sign his $8.3 million contract tender.

Patrick Kerney knew this was coming. Seattle's two-time Pro Bowl defensive end played in Atlanta from 2004-06 when Jim Mora was the Falcons' coach.

No wonder the Seahawks know all about Aaron Curry. The freakish outside linebacker from Wake Forest is expected to be among the first players taken in this month's NFL draft.

Brett from Anacortes, Wash., writes: Hey Mike, long time follower from the TNT days.

Welcome to the 30 Days of Draft Profiles, a part of NSS's continuing coverage of the 2009 NFL Draft.

Ruskell is making the moves. Good moves. I wasn't buying him until now. NOW, if Curry is available in the draft, he'll take em.

The Seahawks had asked Julian Peterson to restructure his salary. When the Pro Bowl linebacker declined, he was traded to the Detroit Lions on Saturday.

The Rams decided against making a qualifying offer to Mark Setterstrom , making the backup offensive lineman an unrestricted free agent when the signing period opens.

With a focus on keeping their own players and adding impact guys through the draft, the Seattle Seahawks will not be a major factor in free agency, which begins at 9:01 p.m. today.

Linebacker Lance Laury's agent confirmed he has not been tendered a qualifying offer, which means he will be an unrestricted free agent.

The Seahawks have only one potential restricted free agent this offseason: linebacker Lance Laury .