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The Seattle Seahawks are more than pleased with defensive tackle Leonard Williams' production since the team first traded for him in 2023. In his three years in Seattle, Williams has made two Pro Bowls and was a key cog in the team's Super Bowl championship.
Because of that, the Seahawks are keeping Williams, 32, around for at least three more seasons. The team reportedly agreed to a three-year, $90 million deal with Williams on Thursday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
The #Seahawks and star Leonard Williams have agreed to terms on a 3-year, $90M extension to keep him in Seattle for the foreseeable future. The three-time Pro Bowler made one last year and is still in his prime at 32. Now, locked in. pic.twitter.com/chVFvvRQ8R
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 27, 2026
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN initially broke the news that a new deal between the Seahawks and Williams was coming. The extension contains a guaranteed $56 million , per ESPN.
Williams has performed like one of the best defensive lineman in the game since he was selected with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. He finished third in the Rookie of the Year voting that season and made his first Pro Bowl the following year.
With the team in decline, the Jets traded Williams to the New York Giants in 2019. In his first full season with the Giants, Williams racked up a career-high 11.5 sacks, though was not elected to the Pro Bowl.
He experienced a few productive seasons with the Giants before the team traded him to Seattle in 2023.
After showing promise in his 10-game audition with the Seahawks at the end of 2023, Williams found his stride the following season, racking up 11 sacks and making the Pro Bowl for the second time.
He followed that up with a seven-sack regular season, again making the Pro Bowl. That performance also earned Williams a second team All-Pro selection.
Williams also played a key role in the team's Super Bowl championship, registering a sack, three quarterback hits and 10 combined tackles in the team's three playoff games.
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