Seahawks extend Derick Hall three years, $42M deal

The Seattle Seahawks have secured a key piece of their championship defense, agreeing to a three-year contract extension with outside linebacker Derick Hall. The deal, which keeps the 25-year-old with the team through the 2029 season, has a base value of $42 million and can reach a maximum of $46.5 million, with $21 million guaranteed.

Hall, who was entering the final year of his rookie contract in 2026, played a significant role in the Seahawks' Super Bowl LX victory over the New England Patriots. In that game, he recorded two sacks and forced a fumble. His extension comes amid roster turnover for the defending champions, including the departure of edge rusher Boye Mafe in free agency this spring.

The agreement provides the Seahawks with long-term stability at a critical position. Hall was drafted by Seattle with the 37th overall pick in 2023, a selection acquired as part of the trade that sent quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. After limited action as a rookie, his playing time and production increased in 2024, when he notched eight sacks and 29 pressures. This past season, however, he assumed more of a supporting role, appearing in 14 games and starting three...