After a week full of departure rumors, the Seattle Seahawks are reportedly going to keep one of their defensive standouts.
Drake Thomas - who was not in as much danger as a restricted free agent anyway - nevertheless gets a two-year extension.
As an undrafted free agent, Thomas was one of the preseason snatcheroos by John Schneider in August of 2023, claiming him off waivers from the Las Vegas Raiders.
Just two years later, he earned his way to be a starting linebacker alongside Ernest Jones IV as one of the hardest hitters on the team.
This is Thomas’ first big payday, fantastic for him, and relative across the NFL, $4-4.5 million per year for a standout starting linebacker is fantastic for the Seahawks.
We all know they can’t keep everybody, but this is a strong start to the offseason for Schneider and Seattle. Welcome back to the good guys, Thomas.