What happened: Devon Witherspoon said Tuesday that he remains focused on improving and preparing for the regular season. He has participated in training camp without limitations while extension talks remain unresolved.
Why it matters: Witherspoon and New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez share an agent and are both pursuing contracts at the top of the position. The order of those deals could influence the benchmark each team must meet.
By the numbers: Seattle exercised Witherspoon's fifth-year option, keeping him under contract through 2027 with a guaranteed $21.161 million salary that season. He has earned Pro Bowl honors in each of his first three NFL seasons.
What to watch: Watch whether Seattle completes the extension before the regular season or lets negotiations continue into the fall.