Former Trojan Uchenna Nwosu signs 3-year extension with Seattle Seahawks

Uchenna Nwosu and Pete Carroll are going to be together in Seattle for the next few years. #USC

Uchenna Nwosu and Pete Carroll just feels right, doesn’t it? Nwosu, the 26-year-old former USC edge rusher, has signed a deal to remain with the Seattle Seahawks. The deal is worth three years up to $59 million, including $32 million guaranteed for the former Trojan according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. Per Schefter, the deal was confirmed to him by agents Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha of Rosenhaus Sports Representation.

Nwosu, an outside linebacker, was a bright spot on Seattle’s defense last year. The 2022 NFL season marked the Seahawks’ first season utilizing a 3-4 defensive front under defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt. Though the defense had its problems last year, Nwosu was a consistently stellar performer after joining the Seahawks following four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers.

In 17 games in 2022, Nwosu made 9.5 sacks, 66 combined tackles, 26 quarterback hits, 12 tackles, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries – all career-high marks. He also had four passes defensed, which tied a career-high.

Nwosu played at USC from 2014 to 2017, capping his Trojan career by earning first-team All-Pac-12 recognition. The Los Angeles Chargers originally selected Nwosu with the No. 48 pick in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Nwosu and Pete Carroll have a chance to form a winning combination in the Pacific Northwest.

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