Sources: Seahawks' Leonard Williams lands 3-year, $90M extension
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Key Points:
- The Seattle Seahawks have signed defensive tackle Leonard Williams to a three-year, $90 million contract extension, including $56 million guaranteed, making him one of the highest-paid players at his position in the NFL.
- Williams, 32, was previously set to become a free agent in 2027 and is tied for the fifth-highest average annual salary among defensive tackles, behind notable players like Jalen Carter and Quinnen Williams.
- Williams is a key contributor to the Seahawks' top-ranked scoring defense and was voted the NFL's best defensive tackle by league executives, scouts, and coaches in a recent poll.
- Acquired in a midseason trade from the New York Giants in October 2023, Williams has earned Pro Bowl selections in both full seasons with Seattle and was named second-team All-Pro in 2025.
- In the 2024 season, Williams recorded 11 sacks and made NFL history with a 92-yard interception return for a touchdown, the longest pick-six by a defensive lineman, contributing to the Seahawks' Super Bowl LX championship run.
