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Doug Baldwin: Says farewell to football
Doug Baldwin (knee) appeared to announce his retirement Sunday via his personal Twitter account.Balwin was just released by the Seahawks on Thursday with a failed physical designation, and it quickly became clear that he had no interest in playing elsewhere, especially considering the health issues he's faced of late. He underwent three procedures over the offseason for various injuries, so the decision by Seattle to cut him loose likely made Baldwin's decision an easy one. The 30-year-old wideout will finish his eight-year career with 494 catches for 6,563 yards and 49 touchdowns.
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Doug Baldwin: Released by Seahawks
Doug Baldwin (knee/shoulder/groin) was released Thursday by the Seahawks with a failed physical designation.Baldwin has taken a beating over his storied eight-year career. This offseason, he underwent three surgeries for three separate injuries, which has him leaning toward retirement, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. His release was clearly a hard decision for the Seahawks to make, but one that opens a roster spot for Seattle and clears the way for second-round rookie D.K. Metcalf to grow into a starting role opposite Tyler Lockett.
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Seahawks' Doug Baldwin: Contemplating retirement
Doug Baldwin (knee/shoulder/groin) is seriously contemplating his future in the NFL due to the cumulative effect of multiple injuries, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Baldwin has undergone three surgeries this offseason for multiple nagging injuries. His most recent, for a sports hernia, led to an estimated recovery timeline of 6-to-8 weeks. It appears the plethora of obstacles he has faced may be enough to keep him sidelined permanently. The Seattle Seahawks only added fuel to that speculation by drafting D.K. Metcalf in the second round of the NFL Draft. The 30-year-old receiver has spent all eight seasons of his career in Seattle and accumulated 6,563 yards and 49 touchdowns in the process. Obviously, there is plenty of time before the season starts for him him to make up his mind, but the Seahawks appear to be preparing for the possibility Baldwin calls it a career.
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Seahawks' Doug Baldwin: No timetable for recovery
GM John Schneider wouldn't give a timeline for Doug Baldwin's (knee/shoulder/groin) return to the field, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports. "That's a process we are still working through," Schneider said. "He is recovering from that right now and we will see where it goes. ... He's a tough guy, though."Baldwin has endured a trio of surgeries this offseason, the most recent one a sports hernia April 4. Prior to that procedure, coach Pete Carroll mentioned a recovery in the vicinity of 6-to-8 weeks, but it appears the Seattle Seahawks will exercise caution after all. With OTAs and mandatory minicamp on the docket in late May and early June, Baldwin may not get much on-field work at the Seahawks' facility before training camp kicks off in late July. No matter, his health is of utmost importance as newly minted Russell Wilson's No. 1 option in the passing attack, so expect Baldwin to return when back to full health.
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Seahawks' Doug Baldwin: Recovery timetable laid out
Coach Pete Carroll said Doug Baldwin (knee/shoulder) will require "6-to-8 weeks" to recover from his upcoming sports hernia surgery, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.Baldwin has spent this offseason in recovery mode from separate procedures on his knee and shoulder, the former of which plagued him since the start of training camp last July. His groin also was a bother during the past campaign, but he staved off the discomfort enough to put up 50 catches (on 73 targets) for 618 yards and five touchdowns in 13 appearances. Once he undergoes surgery again April 4, Baldwin realistically could make an appearance during the Seattle Seahawks' offseason program in late May or early June. That said, the powers that be would be wise to hold out the 30-year-old until training camp for maintenance purposes.
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Seahawks' Doug Baldwin: Scheduled for another surgery
Doug Baldwin (knee/shoulder/groin) is scheduled for sports hernia surgery in April, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.Baldwin needed some time to recover from knee and shoulder surgeries earlier this offseason before he determined if he would need work on his groin/abdomen area. It's a safe bet he'll miss the Seattle Seahawks' entire offseason program, with no assurance of being ready for the start of training camp in late July. The typical recovery from sports hernia surgery would give Baldwin plenty of time to get healthy before Week 1, but the issues with his shoulder and knee may complicate the rehab process, as he presumably hasn't been able to do much physical activity since the Seahawks were eliminated from the playoffs. The 30-year-old wideout will have a lot of work to do on his strength and conditioning before he's ready to step foot on a practice field.
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Seahawks' Doug Baldwin: Looking at another surgery
Doug Baldwin (knee/shoulder) may require surgery to address a sports hernia in early April, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.Already recovering from knee and shoulder surgeries, Baldwin revealed Wednesday that he expects to have another procedure this offseason, per Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle. He can probably be ruled out for OTAs and June minicamp, with availability for the start of training camp in late July far from a guarantee either. A knee injury cost Baldwin three games in 2018, marking his first absences since 2012 amidst his second-worst season for receptions (50) and yards (618). The 30-year-old wide receiver makes for a reasonable bounce-back candidate in the third season of a four-year, $46 million contract, but it's worrisome that his offseason will be devoted to recovery and rehab.
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Seahawks' Doug Baldwin: Bouncing back from procedures
Coach Pete Carroll relayed that Doug Baldwin is rehabbing from offseason knee and shoulder procedures, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.Though the Seattle Seahawks haven't elaborated on Baldwin's procedures, the wideout is expected to be fine in time for the coming season and is on track to be ready for the team's offseason program. With that in mind, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune notes that Carroll is "counting on" Baldwin remaining a central part of the Seattle offense in 2019. The 30-year-old pass catcher notched 50 catches for 618 yards and five TDs in 13 games this past season. Previously, Baldwin had logged five consecutive seasons without a missed game.
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Seahawks' Doug Baldwin: Makes three catches in loss
Doug Baldwin hauled in three of six targets for 32 yards in Saturday's loss to the Cowboys.Baldwin showed some fire with four touchdowns in three games between Weeks 13 and 16, but was bottled up for the second straight outing. A lingering knee injury had a severe effect on Baldwin's down year, causing him to miss three games, which was the first time he was sidelined since 2012. The 30-year-old made 50 catches for 618 yards -- his worst marks since 2013 -- and five touchdowns. Fantasy owners were rightfully frustrated, too, since Baldwin didn't find paydirt until Week 11 and recorded just two games over 77 receiving yards. He's under contract with the Seattle Seahawks for two more seasons and figures to remain the No. 1 wideout ahead of Tyler Lockett, but his longevity is a valid concern after he regressed for the second straight campaign.
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Seahawks' Doug Baldwin: Not on injury report
Doug Baldwin (knee) wasn't listed on the Seattle Seahawks' injury report for Saturday's wild-card game against the Cowboys, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.Baldwin graduated from no participation Tuesday to limited practice participation Wednesday, a good sign that he would give it a go Saturday. His absence from the team's final injury report ensures that will be the case, setting the stage for Baldwin to continue to head his team's wideout corps this weekend.
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