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Leonard Williams signs $90M extension with Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a three-year, $90 million contract extension with defensive tackle Leonard Williams. The deal, which includes $56 million in guarantees, secures the 32-year-old veteran through the end of the decade.
Williams, a three-time Pro Bowler, has been a cornerstone of the Seahawks' defense since being acquired via trade from the New York Giants in 2023. He earned second-team All-Pro honors last season, contributing significantly to the team's recent Super Bowl championship victory.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald described Williams as a ‘foundational player’ and an ‘absolute A-plus person’ and teammate. General manager John Schneider has also praised his impact on the team's culture. The extension follows similar recent deals for players Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon as the franchise seeks to maintain its competitive core.
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John Schneider · Leonard Williams · Mike Macdonald · NFL · New York Giants · New York Jets · Seattle Seahawks
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The new contract includes $56 million in guarantees. deadspin.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Williams earned a second-team All-Pro selection in 2025. deadspin.com · www.heraldnet.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The extension makes Williams one of the five highest-paid defensive tackles in the NFL by annual average. deadspin.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The extension follows a three-year, $64.5 million deal signed in March 2024. deadspin.com · www.heraldnet.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In 2024, Williams recorded 11 sacks and 28 quarterback hits. www.heraldnet.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Leonard Williams and the Seattle Seahawks agreed to a three-year, $90 million contract extension. seahawksdraftblog.com · deadspin.com · www.heraldnet.com