The NFL sent another message to the Seattle Seahawks Monday, delivering the harshest penalty yet for the team's violation of offseason practice rules.
The Seahawks were fined $400,000 and coach Pete Carroll was fined $200,000 for on-field contact between players during a June 6 organized team activity. The team will also forego its first OTA period (three days) in 2017.
But the biggest blow is the loss of a 2017 fifth-round draft pick.
General manager John Schneider and his staff pride themselves on finding gems late in the draft.
| Year | Round | Player | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5th | Kam Chancellor | Four-time Pro Bowler |
| 2011 | 5th | Richard Sherman | Three-time Pro Bowler |
| 2011 | 6th | Byron Maxwell | 17-game starter with Seahawks |
| 2011 | 7th | Malcolm Smith | 16-game starter with Seahawks |
| 2012 | 6th | Jeremy Lane | 7-game starter with Seahawks |
| 2012 | 7th | J. |