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Carroll, Seahawks agree on extension
RENTON, WASH. » The Seattle Seahawks and coach Pete Carroll have agreed on a contract extension, keeping the oldest head coach in the NFL locked up beyond the 2016 season.
Team owner Paul Allen tweeted confirmation of Carroll’s deal on Tuesday.
The move with the 64-year-old Carroll came just two days after the team locked up general manager John Schneider to a contract extension.
Both Carroll’s and Schneider’s current deals were set to expire after the 2016 season, but the tandem pairing that has brought the Seahawks unrivaled success in their franchise history will be teamed together for another few seasons.
Carroll is 60-36 in the regular season since becoming Seattle’s head coach in 2010. He’s taken the Seahawks to the playoffs in five of six seasons, including two Super Bowl appearances and the only title in franchise history.
Carroll’s deal was first reported by ESPN and said the extension goes through the 2019 season.
Whenever asked during the offseason about his contract situation, Carroll would shrug off the question saying “I’m good.”
But the lack of an extension fueled speculation that Carroll may be ready to take on a new role and walk away from being a head coach, no matter how often he indicated he was set on continuing in his position with Seattle.
“Everything is great. I’m under contract,” Carroll said at the conclusion of minicamp in June.
Veteran receiver Boldin joins Lions
DETROIT » Anquan Boldin is joining the Detroit Lions, according to messages on the free-agent receiver’s Twitter account Tuesday.
“This coming season, I am excited to announce that I have chosen to play for the (at)Lions and reunite with Coach Caldwell for another run,” Boldin tweeted.
Boldin played the past three seasons for the San Francisco 49ers, but prior to that he was with Baltimore for three seasons. In Boldin’s final season with the Ravens, they won the Super Bowl with Jim Caldwell as offensive coordinator. Caldwell is now the coach of the Lions.
“The (at)Lions are a great young team that I hope I can help lead back to the playoffs with a goal of a championship for my new fans in Detroit,” Boldin tweeted.
ESPN, citing unidentified sources, reported earlier Tuesday that Boldin and the Lions were finalizing a one-year deal.
Boldin caught 69 passes for 789 yards and four touchdowns last season for the 49ers. The Lions have had to add to their receiving group this offseason, with Calvin Johnson now retired. They signed wide receiver Marvin Jones to a fiveyear, $40 million contract shortly after Johnson announced his retirement.
Boldin surpassed 1,000 yards receiving for the 49ers in both 2013 and 2014. He also reached that mark five times with the Arizona Cardinals before joining the Ravens.
Boldin tweeted his thanks to the 49ers and their fans while announcing his move to Detroit.
“My family & I appreciate all the support you have given us and how you welcomed us to the community with open arms. We’ll miss the Bay Area,” he tweeted.