Seahawks Extend LB Drake Thomas Through 2027

The Seattle Seahawks, fresh off their Super Bowl victory, have agreed to a two-year contract extension with linebacker Drake Thomas, securing the 26-year-old starter through the 2027 season, according to multiple sources familiar with the negotiations.

The deal, reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, carries a base value of $8 million with incentives that could push it to $9 million. Thomas, who was set to become a restricted free agent and potentially unrestricted next week, had drawn strong interest from the team eager to retain a key piece of their championship defense. The agreement was reached on Thursday, ahead of the NFL's free agency period, and highlights the Seahawks' commitment to building around their young linebacker core.

Thomas enjoyed a breakout 2025 season, emerging as a full-time starter at weakside linebacker for the first time. He recorded 96 tackles, second on the team, along with 10 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, eight pass deflections, one interception and one fumble recovery over 17 games, including 14 starts. His contributions extended into the playoffs, where he tallied 18 tackles, including three in the Seahawks' 29-13 Super Bowl win over the New...