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Seahawks Give 3-Time Pro Bowl DT Leonard Williams a $90 Million, 3-Year Extension, AP Source Says

Leonard Williams gets $56 million guaranteed after posting 33 tackles and seven sacks in Seattle’s championship run, ESPN reported.

  • On Thursday, the Seattle Seahawks and defensive lineman Leonard Williams agreed to a three-year, $90 million contract extension with $56 million guaranteed, securing the veteran through the 2029 season.
  • Seattle prioritized retaining Williams after he anchored the defense during the franchise's recent Super Bowl title run. One coordinator called him "the most important player on that Super Bowl team," according to Jeremy Fowler.
  • Following lucrative deals for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon, Williams secured his own extension, positioning him among the league's top-paid interior defenders with 61.5 career sacks.
  • Securing Williams through 2029 avoids free agency next off-season while allowing Seattle to rework his previous $29.6 million cap hit, creating additional financial flexibility for the roster.
  • The three-time Pro Bowl selection will be 35 years old when this contract expires, marking a significant commitment from Seattle for the defensive lineman entering his 12th NFL season.
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Fox Sports broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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