The Seahawks have a new core upon which they intend to build championships.
Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor, Michael Bennett, Cliff Avril and now Earl Thomas aren’t in it anymore, of course.
Bobby Wagner and Russell Wilson absolutely are.
Forget that Wagner’s and Wilson’s contracts end after the 2019 season. That the $43 million All-Pro middle linebacker and $88 million franchise quarterback don’t have new deals yet, and may not before next season begins in September.
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They are undeniably the pillars upon which the entire franchise’s future rests.