Seahawks give 3-time Pro Bowl DT Leonard Williams a $90 million, 3-year extension, AP source says
Summary
The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a three-year contract extension with defensive tackle Leonard Williams worth $90 million, with $56 million guaranteed. Williams, a key player in the Seahawks’ recent Super Bowl win, has been with the team since 2023 and was set to become a free agent in 2027.Key Facts
- Leonard Williams is a three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle.
- He signed a three-year, $90 million extension with the Seattle Seahawks, including $56 million guaranteed.
- The deal is not yet officially announced by the team.
- Williams was a second-team AP All-Pro last season and helped the Seahawks win their second Super Bowl.
- He has recorded 22 sacks in 2.5 seasons with Seattle and 61.5 sacks over an 11-year NFL career.
- Williams was originally the No. 6 overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft by the New York Jets.
- Before the extension, Williams had signed a three-year, $64.5 million deal with Seattle in 2024 after being traded from the New York Giants in 2023.
- Williams praised the new coaching staff and said joining the Seahawks renewed his energy and passion for football.
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