Training camp for the Seattle Seahawks got off to a heated start, and not just because of the weather.
According to the Associated Press the offense and defense got into an altercation during practice.
Wide Receiver Bryan Walters made a diving catch on the sideline and free safety Earl Thomas fell on top of him. The problem being these are supposed to be non contract drills and Walters injured his shoulder on the play.
On the next play wide receiver Phil Bates and cornerback Richard Sherman grabbed each other at the snap and wouldn't let go. Sherman ripped off Bates' helmet and then punches flew causing Sherman's helmet to fly. Receiver Percy Harvin jumped into the melee before Marshawn Lynch came in to pull Harvin back.
Later wide receiver Doug Baldwin and Thomas would get into a verbal altercation but neither threw punches.
Pete Carroll halted practice to speak to his squad and calm the situation.
Afterwards Thomas described the situation best, "It's all in the game we're teammates at the end of the day. Obviously we're all going after the same goal."
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