Overview
- The contract is two years for an $8 million base with incentives that can raise the total to $9 million.
- The agreement was completed before free agency, removing restricted free-agent tender considerations and securing team control through 2027.
- Thomas emerged as a 2025 starter on Seattle's title-winning defense, posting 96 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, an interception and eight passes defensed.
- NFL Network's Ian Rapoport first reported the deal, crediting agent Jay Courie, and ESPN along with FOX 13 Seattle corroborated the terms.
- Retaining Thomas preserves continuity at linebacker as Seattle readies for multiple defensive starters to enter free agency.