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Wide receiver Ben Obomanu of the Seattle Seahawks lays in the snow during the fourth quarter of the Seahawks season-ending loss at Green Bay.

Among Seattle’s other major unrestricted free agents are kicker Josh Brown, offensive tackle Sean Locklear and receiver D.J. Hackett. Versatile fullback Leonard Weaver, who became the heir apparent to Mack Strong this season, is a restricted free agent.

Brown was in the same position a year ago, and when a long-term deal couldn’t be reached, Seattle slapped its franchise tag on the talented kicker. Brown, who made 32 of 40 field goals in the regular season and playoffs, wouldn’t mind getting franchised again, but wants a lengthy contract.

“I learned that it’s frustrating, but it’s part of the business,” Brown said of last year’s negotiations. “I’m optimistic that we’re going to get something done. Ultimately, both parties have to agree.”

For Hackett, Locklear and Weaver, free agency will be a first-time experience.

“I’ve never been through this. I understand how it works, but as far as when it will get done ... it’s a waiting game, I guess,” Locklear said.

Along with its own free agents, Seattle will be looking to upgrade at tight end, a point made clear by Marcus Pollard’s struggles in Saturday’s loss. Pollard — who dropped a touchdown and fumbled his only reception — hinted after the loss that he may retire.

There are also concerns on the offensive line, which has been unable to produce a viable, consistent running game since Steve Hutchinson left for Minnesota before the 2006 season. Sims never took command of his position and was in a rotation with Floyd Womack by the end of the season. The other guard, Chris Gray, is 37, and All-Pro left tackle Walter Jones will turn 34 next Saturday.

Still, even with a lackluster run game and a spotty offensive line, Hasselbeck’s passing and the Seattle defense was good enough to win a fourth-straight division title. And there’s been little evidence from its NFC West foes that anything will change in the future.

“I think, if anything, we just realize how close we are,” Hasselbeck said.

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