Seattle Seahawks: Ink 3x-Pro Bowler With Top 5 Salary

The Seattle Seahawks’ elite defensive tackle Leonard Williams enters the final year of his contract and is slated to become a free agent next March. The 32-year-old Williams is coming off a strong second full season in Seattle, helping the team win a Super Bowl and earning his third Pro Bowl and first Second-Team All-Pro selection. In addition, he was named the top defensive tackle by NFL executives, coaches, and scouts.

The Seattle Seahawks ink a 3x-Pro Bowler with a top-5 salary at the positionJun 9, 2026; Renton, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during minicamp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

According to Jeremy Fowler, Adam Schefter, and Ian Rapoport, the Seahawks have agreed to a massive three-year contract extension with Leonard Williams. The deal is worth $90 million with $56 million guaranteed, securing him through the 2029 season. As a result, Williams’ $30 million annual salary makes him the NFL’s fifth-highest-paid defensive tackle, while his $56 million in guaranteed money ranks 11th at the position.

Leonard Williams’ three-year extension includes $56 million guaranteed. https://t.co/1izYiRSdUU

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 27, 2026

Here are the five-highest paid DTs

1. Jalen Carter: $38,000,000
2. Quinnen Williams: $35,300,000
3. Jeffery Simmons: $35,276,000
4. Chris Jones: $31,750,000
5. Leonard Williams: $30,000,000

Fans react to the newsFeb 11, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) interacts with fans during the Super Bowl LX parade. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images

huge part of what makes that defense go

— Ryan Paganetti (@RyanPaganetti) August 27, 2026

Let’s go! My fav

— (@mollybro12) August 27, 2026

22 sacks in three seasons in Seattle + an All-Pro nod last year.

At 32 he’s still wrecking games.

— Gridiron Stats and Info (@GridironInfo_) August 27, 2026

Well deserved. Anyone saying this is an overpay quite frankly doesn’t know anything about football.

— S (@Seaster813) August 27, 2026

Best DT in the league

— James (@theprinceofpeas) August 27, 2026

Best DT in the league. Been saying this for years. Absolute dog. Only DT I put over Quinnen fr.

— . (@hollis97253) August 27, 2026

100% deserved.

— Jake Montgomery (@GiantsFan9012) August 27, 2026

He deserves every penny!

— Will Ortner M.D. (@willortner) August 27, 2026

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