RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Seahawks are moving on, still without starting outside linebacker Leroy Hill.
Seahawks president Tim Ruskell said Monday the team is having "just conversations" with Hill's agent on a possible long-term contract.
Seattle rescinded its 2009 franchise tag on Hill hours after it selected outside linebacker Aaron Curry fourth overall in the NFL draft Saturday. That made Hill a free agent instead of guaranteeing him $8.3 million in Seattle.
Ruskell said the move gives the team flexibility to sign other veteran free agents.