The Facts: The Seahawks had Finley in for a visit, and GM John Schneider said on Tuesday Seattle will "continue to stay in touch" with the former Green Bay Packers pass-catcher until he's medically cleared on the heels of November surgery to fuse together his C3 and C4 vertebrae. "It's just a matter of safety for him," Schneider said. "I think in his mind, with his people, and his doctors, he needs to get in a good spot."

Diehards Line: Schneider said the team was excited to re-sign Anthony McCoy at the position, but called Finley a "uniquely talented guy, and there aren't a lot of tight ends like that in the league." The most recent reporting on Finley, however, says he might not get that clearance any time soon. ... Stay tuned.