Leonard Williams, Seahawks Reportedly Agree to $90M Contract Extension After Witherspoon Deal
Bleacher Report • • sports
Key Points:
- The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a three-year, $90 million contract extension with defensive tackle Leonard Williams, including $56 million guaranteed.
- Williams' new deal, averaging $30 million per year, matches the highest annual salary for interior defensive linemen, placing him among the league's top-paid at his position.
- Since joining the Seahawks, Williams has delivered strong performances, recording 50 quarterback hits, 25 tackles for loss, and 18 sacks over 33 games in head coach Mike Macdonald's system.
- The Seahawks' defense, bolstered by Williams' presence, allowed the fewest points in the NFL last season and helped the team win the Super Bowl.
- Despite Williams entering his age-32 season, the Seahawks are betting on his continued high-level play by committing to this lucrative extension.
