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Seahawks Secure DT Leonard Williams for 3 Years
27 Aug
Summary
- Leonard Williams is poised to sign a three-year contract extension.
- He achieved a career-best 11 sacks and 28 QB hits in 2024.
- Williams earned his first All-Pro selection in 2025.
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams is expected to sign a three-year contract extension. The deal, reported by a team source, will keep the veteran lineman with Seattle. Williams, who turns 32 in June, was entering the final year of his previous contract signed in March 2024.
Since being traded to Seattle in October 2023, Williams has experienced a career resurgence. In the 2024 season, he posted 11 sacks and 28 quarterback hits, alongside a 92-yard interception return for a touchdown. His strong performance continued into 2025, earning him a second-team All-Pro selection with seven sacks and 22 QB hits during the regular season.
Williams' contributions were instrumental in the Seahawks' postseason run, where he added a sack and three QB hits to help secure the franchise's second Super Bowl title. This new extension will be his fifth NFL contract, following his tenure with the New York Jets and the New York Giants.
