Seahawks’ Charles Cross signs largest contract extension in team history for non-QB
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Charles Cross has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $104.4 million contract. Cross’ extension is the largest contract in Seahawks history for a non-quarterback.
Seattle picked up Cross’ fifth-year option this past offseason. But after a strong 2025 season, the Seahawks decided to lock up Cross now instead of waiting this offseason.
Cross, 25, has missed Seattle’s last three games with a hamstring injury. The hope is he will be back on the field when the Seahawks return to play in the divisional round of the 2025 playoffs. Seattle (14-3) has secured the NFC’s first playoff berth.
“We’re optimistic about next week or the week after that for Charles,” Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said recently of Cross. “These guys have done a great job getting back to work, but obviously Charles isn’t going to make it this week.”
The ninth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Cross started each of his 62 regular season games for Seattle. He started each of Seattle’s 17 games as a rookie and did so again during the 2023 season. Cross started each of the Seahawks’ first 14 games this season before getting injured.
Cross was part of the Seahawks offense that scored 483 points this season. He helped provide excellent protection for Sam Darnold, who earned his second straight Pro Bowl berth. Cross’ blocking also helped Jaxon Smith-Njigba lead the NFL in receptions and receiving yards. He also contributed to Kenneth Walker III rushing for over 1,000 yards and Zach Charbonnet throwing for 12 touchdowns, the most by a Seahawks player since Marshawn Lynch in 2024.
