Bobby Engram slipped into Seahawks headquarters Tuesday morning to deliver a letter for coach Mike Holmgren.
That was the end of his business. Engram didn’t stay for practice, missing a second straight day of mini-camp to show his discontent over his contract, concerns he presumably outlined in the letter.
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Holmgren made light of the special delivery.
“I kind of enjoy that,” Holmgren kidded. “It means he graduated from college and he can type.”
But there wasn’t more to chuckle about. Engram is the longest-tenured Seahawks wide receiver, setting a team record with 94 receptions last season, his finest of a 12-year pro career with the Bears and the Seahawks.
Engram is the third-highest-paid receiver on the team behind Deion Branch and Nate Burleson. He’s scheduled to make $1.7 million in base salary in 2008 in a two-year deal he signed last year.
After his career year in 2007, he’s seeking a raise. The team would like to see Engram play out this season under his contract and then discuss a new deal. Engram, 35, started 15 games last season and had 1,147 receiving yards. Messages left for Engram and his agent seeking comment were not returned.
“We need Bobby — he’s one of our best offensive players,” Holmgren said. “This isn’t the first time something like this has happened. There are business decisions to be made. But I hope they (team executives and Engram) work it out.”
The last Seahawk to miss voluntary practices over contract issues was former receiver Darrell Jackson, who was eventually traded.