Fri 6/2/17 1:08 PM

Kearse's contract situation could prove to be a motivating factor for him this season, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kearse is coming off a disappointing 2016 campaign in which he caught eight fewer passes despite seeing 22 more targets than in 2015, accounting for just 41 receptions, 511 yards and one touchdown on 90 looks his way. In the wake of that downturn, Kearse now faces the fact that Seattle could save $5 million if they release him prior to next season, which they likely would if he doesn't perform at the level of a starting wideout this term.