RENTON, Wash. -- A Pro Bowl left tackle not practicing because he wants a new contract is a big enough deal in its own right.
It's an even bigger deal when the franchise quarterback, already frustrated by the team's issues in pass protection, puts public pressure on the front office to get the situation resolved.
The Russell Wilson drama from earlier this offseason adds a layer of significance to Duane Brown's contract dispute with the Seattle Seahawks. It was underscored Sunday, when Wilson called his absence "pretty significant" and added, "We've got to figure that out because we need Duane Brown.