Pete Carroll expects 'everybody to show up' for Seahawks minicamp

The Seattle Seahawks wrapped up their 10 permitted organized team activities (OTAs) on Thursday. The Collective Bargaining Agreement allows for nine weeks of offseason workouts to be conducted in three phases.

Three notable players have been absent from the sessions thus far – cornerback Byron Maxwell, defensive end Frank Clark and free safety Earl Thomas.

While the practices have been voluntary up to this point, next week marks the first required appearance of the 2018 season, the team’s mandatory minicamp.

Coach Pete Carroll expects everyone to report for minicamp on Tuesday.

“Yeah, it’s mandatory, you know,” Carroll said during his press conference Thursday, when asked specifically about Thomas’ status. “So we expect everybody to show up.”

Rumors have swirled around the free safety since he first hinted at a possible holdout this season during an interview at the Pro Bowl. Thomas has also been speculated to be a possible trade candidate with the Cowboys, although no solid offers have been confirmed.

Both a holdout and a trade seem unlikely at this point, and all indications point towards Thomas – and the rest of the Seahawks roster – participating in minicamp next week. A player can be fined up to $84,435 if he fails to report.

Seattle’s minicamp will take place June 12-14 before the players break for the summer.

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