Lucas is the first player in a standout 2022 draft class to sign an extension, a group that also includes several starters on both sides of the ball like left tackle Charles Cross, outside linebacker Boye Mafe, running back Kenneth Walker III, safety Coby Bryant and cornerback Riq Woolen.
Lucas, a third-round pick in that 2022 draft, won the starting job at right tackle as a rookie and started 16 games, giving the Seahawks solid, young bookends to their offensive line along with Cross, a first-round pick that year.
Injuries limited Lucas to six games in 2023, however, then after having offseason knee surgery, he missed the first half of last season, coming back to start the final seven games of the year despite being, by his own admission, far from 100 percent back.
This year, Lucas has enjoyed a healthy offseason for the first time since his rookie year and has not missed a practice, a great sign for his health and for Seattle's line. And this contract extension shows the faith the Seahawks have in Lucas moving forward.
"I'm so thankful for the organization for having faith in me," Lucas said. "This deal is a testament to how much they believe in me. Injuries suck and they're tough to get through, but you put your head down and keep going. I did that as best I could.
"You can control what you can control. Mike Leach taught me that. I try not to think about it in that regard. It's like, 'OK, I'm hurt, but now the rehab is my opportunity. Okay, now getting back is my opportunity. OK I've only played six games this year. That's my opportunity, seven games next year. That's my opportunity.' We keep going and keep a positive outlook towards it all as much as I can."