Seattle Seahawks
Max Unger - #60 - C
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 305 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/14/1986 |
| Birthplace | Kailua-Kona, HI |
| College | Oregon |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 2nd round, 17th pick by Seahawks |
Seahawks' O-line major factor in offense's recent success
While rookie phenom Russell Wilson is mainly responsible for Seattle's recent offensive fireworks, the O-line in front of him has also excelled.
Steady Unger has taken control of Seahawks O-line
It would appear C Max Unger is no longer performing under the radar, providing solid leadership on Seattle's O-line.
Seahawks' O-line improving despite massive changes
Despite one costly injury after another, the Seahawks' offensive line has managed to make major strides in the past month or so.
Seahawks confident Unger can get job done at center
We hear the Seahawks are comfortable entrusting third-year pro Max Unger with the starting center role, despite his limited play at the position at the pro level.
Faneca undecided about playing in 2011
It appears Cardinals veteran OLG Alan Faneca is in no rush at all to decide whether or not he wants to continue his playing career.
Seahawks could ill-afford Unger's injury
Already missing first-round OLT Russell Okung (out with a high ankle sprain), the Seahawks suffered another blow when previously rock-solid second-year ORG Max Unger suffered a season-ending toe injury in Week One.
Seahawks place starting ORG Unger on I.R.
The Seahawks received bad news after their big season-opening victory over the 49ers. Starting ORG Max Unger was placed on injured reserve Tuesday after suffering an injury to the big toe on his left foot Sunday.
Seahawks unveil different looking O-line
Perhaps the most significant development on the first day of the Seahawks' voluntary veteran minicamp was that the offensive line looked a lot different than what most sources on the scene had expected.
PLAYER NEWS
The Seahawks have locked up center Max Unger beyond the 2012 season after signing the anchor of Seattle's offensive line to a multi-year extension. Seattle announced the signing on Wednesday afternoon, just days before the start of training camp.|||||||
Unger, who was a second-round pick out of Oregon in 2009, was entering the final year of his initial rookie contract and was due to become a free agent after the 2012 season. Terms of Unger's deal were not released. Unger has started all 32 games he's played in his NFL career. Unger started his entire rookie season in 2009, but missed most of the 2010 season with a toe injury. Last year, he started 15 games at center.
Unger is done for the season after being placed on injured reserve with a left toe injury.|||||||
Seattle made the move on Tuesday, re-signing guard Mansfield Wrotto, who was released by the team at the end of training camp. Unger was injured early in Sunday's 31-6 win over San Francisco but played the entire game. Coach Pete Carroll disclosed Unger's injury on Monday and Unger was wearing a protective boot on his left foot.
The Seahawks have signed second-round draft choice Max Unger to a four-year contract that guarantees $1.95 million, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.|||||||
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Wednesday night because the team had yet to announce the deal and has a policy of not releasing terms. The contract, first reported by The Seattle Times, could be worth more than $3 million.
