Seahawks Reward Linebacker K.J. Wright with Four-Year Extension
Published at(RENTON, Wash.) — The Seattle Seahawks have locked up another key member of their dominant defense. ESPN reports they’ve rewarded linebacker K.J. Wright with a four-year extension, worth $27 million.
Since the team drafted him in the fourth round back in 2011, Wright has emerged as a fantastic defensive player who’s a key member of the team’s top-ranked defense.
“In the offseason, we identified K.J. as one of our core players moving forward and aimed to keep him as a part of the Seahawks family for a long time,” general manager John Schneider said in a statement. “The timing of this signing gives us the ability to keep as many of our core players together as we possibly can. Since Day 1, K.J. has been a true professional in his daily approach and we are excited for K.J., his family and the 12s to keep him in the organization.”
In 14 games this season, Wright has 96 tackles, two away from tying a career-high. He has started all three linebacker spots for the team as well.
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