Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin sitting out due to knee issue

RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin missed a third straight practice on Tuesday while dealing with a knee issue.

Coach Pete Carroll said after practice that Baldwin had a sore knee coming into camp. He practiced the first two days with the team before being held out each of the last three practices.

Carroll said the team is going to give Baldwin a couple of weeks off in order to give him the downtime he needs before gradually working him back to full speed.

Carroll said the team knows exactly what the issue is, although the coach wouldn't expand. "He's doing some special treatments to make sure we're taking care of him and then we want to bring him back into shape so we can really get him ready for the long haul," Carroll said.

Other notes from camp:

In addition to the news with Baldwin, starting free safety Earl Thomas remains away from the team hoping to receive a contract extension. With Kam Chancellor on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, and likely to not play again, all eyes have been on the safety postilion.

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In addition to news with Baldwin Carroll also addressed the recent contract extension with starting left tackle Duane Brown.

The Seahawks first preseason game is on Aug. 9 against the Indianapolis Colts at Cent

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