In Seattle Seahawks inaugural practice with head coach Jim Mora at the helm, the team only wore helmets. But you would have thought the Seahawks were padded up with some of the blows being delivered by the defense.

The Seahawks got a lot of work done in the 105-minute practice that was highlighted by physical play during team drills, with running back Julius Jones and receiver Logan Payne taking decent shots in supposed “no-contact” drills.

Noticeably absent was linebacker Leroy Hill, who the Seahawks designated with the franchise tag this offseason, but still has not signed the $8.3 million tender. Hill would have had to sign the tender or a waiver to practice this week, but instead did not show up on Tuesday.

Mora said he understood Hill’s absence as a business decision, and that there’s no animosity with Hill for not showing up.

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The Seattle Seahawks will begin their first veteran minicamp this afternoon, and three tryout players have been added to the roster.

The additions should be familiar faces. They include fullback David Kirtman, along with linebackers Shane Simmons and Kelly Poppinga.

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