Leonard Williams discusses contract extension with Seattle Seahawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams has confirmed discussions regarding a contract extension as he enters the final year of his current deal. Recent defensive tackle extensions in the NFL, including Jalen Carter's four-year, $152 million deal, set a high market for Williams. Ranked the No. 1 defensive tackle by ESPN, leverage is strong for Williams in negotiations, especially after his Super Bowl 60 victory. The Seahawks may consider a two-year extension worth around $70 million, keeping Williams among the top earners at his position while avoiding a long-term commitment to a player turning 32.
- •Leonard Williams confirms contract talks with the Seahawks.
- •He enters the final year of his contract.
- •Recent extensions raise the market value for defensive tackles.
- •He was named the No. 1 defensive tackle by ESPN.
- •Seahawks may propose a two-year, $70 million extension.
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