The Seahawks have agreed to terms with defensive lineman Leonard Williams, according to Ian Rapoport at NFL Network.
Tom Pelissero followed up moments later with details that it’s a three-year deal worth a total of $64.5 million.
Once it’s done, it’s expected to be a three-year deal worth $64.5M https://t.co/qGSWq4Kb66
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024
Originally a first-round pick by the Jets back in 2015, Williams came over to the Seahawks in a mid season trade with the Giants. In 10 games in a Seattle uniform he was their most-effective defender, totaling four sacks, 11 quarterback hits and 15 pressures despite frequently seeing double teams.
As expected, re-signing Williams wasn’t cheap and while the trade to get him may not have been a brilliant idea, allowing him to leave would have made the Seahawks’ defense worse where it matters most. By keeping Williams in the fold, they have a solid centerpiece to build their defense around in the absence of Bobby Wagner and Jordyn Brooks.
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