The Seattle Seahawks and inside linebacker Drake Thomas have agreed to a new two-year contract worth $8 million, according to a source familiar with the deal. The agreement keeps Thomas in Seattle and provides additional continuity at the second level of the defense as the team shapes its roster for the coming seasons.
The two-year commitment signals that the Seahawks view Thomas as a meaningful part of their linebacker group going forward. While specific details such as guarantees, incentives, and year-by-year breakdowns were not disclosed, the total value of $8 million reflects the organization’s belief in his potential and his fit within the defensive scheme.
Retaining Thomas helps the Seahawks maintain stability in a position group that often undergoes change due to scheme adjustments, injuries, and evolving roles. By securing him on a multi-year agreement, Seattle reduces immediate uncertainty at inside linebacker and can plan its defensive rotations and depth chart with more clarity heading into future workouts, practices, and games.
The move also underscores the team’s broader approach to roster construction, pairing developing players on manageable contracts with more established veterans. For Thomas, the deal offers short-term security and an opportunity to continue building on his role within the defense. For the Seahawks, it offers cost-controlled depth and flexibility as they balance resources across all phases of the roster.
The agreement with Thomas fits into the ongoing cycle of offseason decisions in which teams evaluate their own players before looking to external additions. By choosing to keep him in the fold, Seattle signals that it values his contributions on defense and his potential impact on special teams and overall depth. With this contract in place, the Seahawks can move forward in their offseason planning with an important piece of their linebacking corps under contract for the next two years.
No further terms of the agreement were immediately available beyond the two-year length and reported $8 million total value.
