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Veteran absences mark final day of Seahawks OTAs

RENTON -- The Seattle Seahawks held their final organized team activities (OTA) practice session at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center minus several key veterans.

In addition missing to Michael Bennett and Chris Clemons, neither of whom have been present for any of the voluntary workouts, the defensive line practiced without fellow defensive end Cliff Avril on Thursday.

Also absent were a whopping five members of "Legion of Boom" secondary: Earl Thomas, Richard Sherman, Jeremy Lane, Brandon Browner and Tye Smith.

The team's other absences were wide receiver Tyler Slavin and tight end Cooper Helfet.

With so many contributors out on defense, young players had a chance to compete for increased snaps against the No.