Seahawks extend Smith-Njigba, Witherspoon with massive receiver and cornerback deals
Seahawks extend Smith-Njigba and Witherspoon to record-setting receiver and cornerback contracts.
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NFL 2025-2026 Season
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams signed a three-year, $90 million extension with $56 million guaranteed through 2029. The 32-year-old second-team All-Pro was instrumental in the Seahawks' Super Bowl LX championship, recording 7 sacks and 62 combined tackles in 2025. His deal ties him for fifth among interior defensive linemen in average annual value at $30 million.
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2026-08-27 to 2026-11-08 · UTC publication dates
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Leonard Williams earns second-team All-Pro honors in 2025 season
Defensive tackle Leonard Williams earned second-team All-Pro honors during the 2025 NFL season after recording 62 combined tackles, 33 solo tackles, 9 tackles for loss, and 7 sacks in 17 starts. Williams was instrumental in the Seahawks' defense, which ranked first in the NFL in opponent points allowed with 17.2 per game.
Leonard Williams signs three-year, $90 million extension with Seattle Seahawks
Defensive tackle Leonard Williams agreed to a three-year, $90 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks. The deal includes $56 million guaranteed and an average annual value of $30 million, tying him with Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea for fifth among interior defensive linemen. Williams is signed through the 2029 season.
Devon Witherspoon becomes highest-paid cornerback with $132 million extension
Cornerback Devon Witherspoon signed a four-year, $132 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. He is under contract for six seasons total at a cost of approximately $158.3 million.
Leonard Williams records 11 sacks in 2024 season
Defensive tackle Leonard Williams recorded 11 sacks in the 2024 NFL season with the Seattle Seahawks, also returning an interception 92 yards for a touchdown in that same season.
Seattle Seahawks win Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl LX following the 2025 regular season, representing the franchise's second Super Bowl title. Defensive tackle Leonard Williams played a key role in the victory, recording one sack during the Seahawks' playoff run.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba becomes highest-paid receiver with $168.6 million extension
Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba signed a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks, making him the highest-paid receiver in NFL history.
Leonard Williams named best defensive tackle in ESPN poll heading into 2026 season
In an ESPN poll conducted during the 2026 offseason, Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams was voted the league's best defensive tackle heading into the season. An NFL coordinator described him as 'the most important player on that Super Bowl team.'
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Williams signs three-year, $90M extension with Seahawks
Williams extends with Seahawks on three-year, $90M deal after All-Pro season.