The Seattle Seahawks have terminated the contract of Marcus Smith in what was a surprise move.
Pete Carroll said \"some personal reasons\" factored into Smith\'s release. He said earlier in the week that Smith\'s absence from practice was due to a family issue.
Carroll said Smith\'s health wasn\'t an issue. Asked if Smith had requested his release or if it was a mutual decision or the team\'s choice, Carroll paused and said: \"We talked through the whole thing. I just kind of want to leave it alone because it\'s personal stuff and I\'d just like to leave it there.\"
Smith recorded 2.5 sacks in a rotational role for the Seahawks last season after the Philadelphia Eagles, who had drafted Smith in the first round in 2014, waived him before training camp.