The Seattle Seahawks stole the headlines on Thursday when they released two franchise icons – safety Kam Chancellor and wide receiver Doug Baldwin – who were both let go with failed physical designations.
Chancellor’s release was an expected one, as the former Legion of Boom member had not appeared in an NFL game since 2017.
Baldwin had three offseason surgeries, one on his knee, one on his shoulder and another to correct a sports hernia. The combination of surgeries was apparently too strenuous to overcome, leading to what many believe will be an official retirement announcement from the star slot receiver in short order.
“The Seahawks have made the difficult decision to terminate/failed physical Doug Baldwin and Kam Chancellor,” general manager John Schneider released in a statement. “These are two of the most iconic players in franchise history and were instrumental in establishing our championship culture, great examples of competitiveness and leadership on the field and in the community. These legendary players will always be a part of our Seahawks family.”
Chancellor has yet to officially retire, although he has clearly moved on to the next chapter of his life, launching a shoe line and recently announcing that his wife, Tiffany, is pregnant.
Baldwin is recently married as well, and could potentially explore a career in politics, something he has hinted at in the past.
The Seahawks will no doubt look a lot different without these two icons in the mix for the 2019 season.
