Overview
- Williams confirmed Tuesday that his representatives and the Seahawks have held "a few conversations" about a contract extension but said nothing is finalized and he remains focused on the season.
- The 32-year-old is entering the final year of the three-year, $64.5 million contract he signed in March 2024 after being acquired from the New York Giants.
- Philadelphia’s recent four-year, $152 million extension for Jalen Carter has reset the interior defensive tackle market and likely raises the price the Seahawks would pay to keep Williams long term.
- Contract mechanics give Seattle a financial motive to act now because Williams carries about a $29.6 million 2026 cap charge and his deal’s void years would create roughly $9.37 million in prorated future charges if it lapses.
- The Seahawks must weigh extending Williams against other extension priorities such as Devon Witherspoon and Byron Murphy II, and a new deal or restructure could spread charges and preserve the championship defensive core.