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SEAHAWKS: Quick update: Leroy Hill
nextseasonsports.com - 4/27/2009
SEAHAWKS: Quick update: Leroy Hill
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Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times had a chance to talk with GM Tim Ruskell regarding LB Leroy Hill.Ruskell said the franchise tag was withdrawn because it had become an impediment to reaching a long-term deal. He was asked if Hill was upset at the team's decision to withdraw the franchise tag. ...
Draft Doomsday For Seahawks
blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com - 4/27/2009
Draft Doomsday For Seahawks
— blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com — After wasting a pick on Max Unger,you'd think Seattle wouldn't do something bad again.But they failed.They dropped... Leroy Hill after they picked up Aaron Curry.Who'll replace him?D.D Lewis isn't great,& he wont be able to be able to fill the void.The Seahawks are in for one tough season without him. (more) Draft Doomsday For Seahawks

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eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com - 4/26/2009
Seahawks remove franchise tag from Leroy Hill
— eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com — The Seattle Seahawks will remove the franchise tag from linebacker Leroy Hill . Hill now becomes an... unrestricted free agent. By removing the franchise tag, the team has more flexibility under the cap. If Hill, who didn't reported to the team's April mini-camp, had signed the franchise tender ... (more) Seahawks remove franchise tag from Leroy Hill

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12thmanrising.com - 4/26/2009
Seahawks Remove Franchise Tag On Hill | 12th Man Rising | A Seattle Seahawks Blog
— 12thmanrising.com — The Seattle Seahawks have reportedly removed the franchise tag on Leroy Hill, allowing the outside linebacker to... become an unrestricted free agent and test the market. I absolutely love Leroy Hill and what he brings to the table, but this is an excellent move. A very shrewd and efficient ... (more) Seahawks Remove Franchise Tag On Hill | 12th Man Rising ...

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