Seahawks 2026 extension candidates
These players are entering a contract year unless the Seahawks extend them
The Seahawks have two of the most notable extension-eligible players in the NFL right now in Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon. But if John Schneider sticks to his typical policy of not extending players with multiple years left on their contracts (JSN and Witherspoon would have two with the fifth-year option) then it’s going to be a long wait for that news.
In actuality, Seattle might not have much to do with regards to extensions and all we have to do is look at the players who are free agents in 2027:
DE Leonard Williams
The Seahawks re-signed Williams to a three-year, $64.5 million deal on the first day of free agency in 2024. Since then, Williams has had his two best seasons, both personally and in terms of team success.
Over the last two years:
18 sacks
50 QB hits
25 TFL
Super Bowl champion
Williams has set the tone for Seattle’s elite defensive line and he’s going to be a free agent after next season. I’ve long compared his career arc to that of Cameron Heyward of the Steelers. Heyward is playing at a high level at age 36 and Williams is only 31.
The top of the defensive tackle market is $31.75m AAV (Chris Jones) but Williams must at least want more than Zach Allen ($25.5m).
Does a three-year, $75 million contract with $55 million guaranteed get it done? I’d be surprised if Seattle lets Williams reach the season without an extension.
K Jason Myers
After losing to the Rams, I was (respectfully) saying that if the Seahawks wanted a kicker who would make 64-yard field goals to win games then Myers was not THAT guy. He’s a great kicker for a lot of other reasons, but he’s not Brandon Aubrey.
That’s just not who he is. He’s the kicker who sets a new record for made field goals in a Super Bowl…and there’s nothing wrong with that!
If the Seahawks don’t want to make a change at kicker any time soon, they might entertain a new deal for Myers so that he doesn’t enter 2026 in a contract year. The top kicker contracts:
Speaking of Aubrey, he’s a restricted free agent and probably sets a new record for kicker salary this year. Maybe $7 million+.
Would Seattle be open to extending Myers to a three-year, $18 million contract and is that a good idea?
As the Seahawks kicker, Myers has made 86% of his field goals and 95% of his extra points. That doesn’t include 8-of-8 and 11-of-11 in the playoffs this season.
QB Drew Lock
I guess you could? If the team is at all skeptical of Jalen Milroe’s development, there’s a great chance that the Seahawks do want Lock to be the backup in 2027 and beyond. An extension isn’t really necessary though and for Lock’s part he probably wants to become a free agent next year in case there’s a chance to compete for a starting role.
OLB Derick Hall
The team didn’t extend Boye Mafe in 2025 and they probably won’t extend Hall. Perhaps in some universe though there’s a middle ground where Hall signs a modest two-year deal because it’s money that he might not otherwise get, and Seattle takes a gamble on Hall just in case he does develop into the star pass rusher that they hoped he’d become in 2023.
Others:
G Anthony Bradford
RB Zach Charbonnet
TE Eric Saubert
C Olu Oluwatimi
DE Mike Morris
RB Kenny McIntosh
Charbonnet’s journey to a potential extension probably ended with his knee injury. I’m not saying that this is Charbonnet’s final season with the Seahawks, but an extension probably isn’t likely until Seattle sees how he bounces back.
There’s always the chance of minor extensions—Saubert got a year tacked onto his deal last year before the end of his first season with the team—so maybe there’s hope yet for these names.
Mike Morris is still only 24 and he’s one of Seattle’s top special teams contributors.
Lenard Williams needs to be compensated period. Figure it out and get it done. He is in my opinion the leader of our Defense. He is a tone setter type player. All the coaches and players known his role too. He is the Alpha Dog in the Pack! Make him a high priority!
“But if John Schneider sticks to his typical policy of not extending players with multiple years left on their contracts (JSN and Witherspoon would have two with the fifth-year option) then it’s going to be a long wait for that news.”
Schneider said shortly after the SB that the Seahawks do not regard the fifth year option as applying to this policy. This was in response to a question about extending JSN and Spoon. So, according to team policy, both are eligible for an extension.