Seahawks sign Leonard Williams to three-year, $90 million extension
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:32 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks have reportedly agreed to a three-year, $90 million contract extension with defensive tackle Leonard Williams. The deal comes after Williams' impressive performance since joining the team via trade in 2023, which included two Pro Bowl selections and a key role in the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory. Williams, who was previously traded from the New York Giants, has demonstrated consistent ability as one of the top defensive linemen in the league since being selected with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. Both Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN noted the new agreement, confirming Williams will remain in Seattle for the foreseeable future.
- •Leonard Williams signs a $90 million extension with the Seahawks.
- •Williams has made two Pro Bowls since joining Seattle.
- •He was traded to Seattle from the Giants in 2023.
- •Williams was the No. 6 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.
- •His extension ensures he will stay with the Seahawks for three more seasons.
- 4:17 PMESPN — Sources: Seattle's Williams gets $90M extension
- 2:56 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks, Leonard Williams agree to three-year, $90 million extension
- 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks reportedly sign defensive star Leonard Williams to 3-year, $90 million extension
"The Seahawks are signing Leonard Williams to a three-year, $90 million contract extension that will make him one of the NFL's highest-paid defensive tackles, sources told ESPN.
"Leonard Williams has been highly productive since a 2023 trade to Seattle.
"Williams was previously entering the last year of his contract.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 27, 2026, 4:17 PMSources: Seattle's Williams gets $90M extension
The Seahawks are signing Leonard Williams to a three-year, $90 million contract extension that will make him one of the NFL's highest-paid defensive tackles, sources told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:56 PMSeahawks, Leonard Williams agree to three-year, $90 million extension
Williams was previously entering the last year of his contract.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:55 PMSeahawks reportedly sign defensive star Leonard Williams to 3-year, $90 million extension
Leonard Williams has been highly productive since a 2023 trade to Seattle.
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