Leonard Williams Contract

Last Modified Sep 16, 2024 07:03 GMT
Washington Commanders v Seattle Seahawks
Leonard Williams

Leonard Austin Williams is an American football defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. The New York Jets selected him as the 6th overall pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Throughout his NFL career, he has played for three teams: the New York Jets, the New York Giants and the Seattle Seahawks. As of the end of the 2023 season, he has recorded 511 tackles, 43.5 sacks, and 1 interception. As a rookie, he earned a spot on the 2015 PFWA All-Rookie Team for his impressive performance.

At the collegiate level, Williams played football at the University of Southern California. He played for the USC Trojans from 2012 to 2014, concluding his collegiate career with a total of 218 tackles, two interceptions, and 20 sacks, according to Sports Reference. Notably, he was honored as Team MVP and was selected as an All-American by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and ESPN in 2014. Williams was born in Bakersfield, California, and attended Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Florida, where he played high school football during his formative years.

Leonard Williams’ Contract Breakdown

According to Spotrac, Williams signed a three-year contract with the Seahawks valued at $64.5 million in March 2024. His current contract includes a signing bonus of $24,900,000, a guaranteed amount of $43,850,000, and an average annual salary of $21,500,000.

Contract TermsAverage SalarySigning BonusGTD at SignTotal GTD
3 year(s) / $64,500,000$21,500,000$24,900,000$26,150,000$43,850,000

YearBase SalarySigning BonusRoster BonusCap HitDead Cap
2024$1,250,000$8,300,000$850,000$10,400,000$26,150,000
POTENTIAL OUT: 2025, 1 YR, $27,000,000; $16,600,000 DEAD CAP
2025$20,000,000$8,300,000$850,000$29,150,000$16,600,000
2026$15,800,000$8,300,000$850,000$24,950,000$8,300,000
2027UFA

How much is Leonard Williams getting paid?

Williams will receive an average annual salary of $21,500,000 under his three-year contract. In 2024, he will earn a base salary of $1,250,000 and a signing bonus of $24,900,000, with a cap hit of $10,400,000 and a dead cap value of $26,150,000.

Leonard Williams’ Career Earnings

As of September 2024, Williams has earned approximately $139,008,445 in career earnings, according to Spotrac.

What are the terms of Leonard Williams’ Contract?

Williams' current contract with the Seahawks is a three-year deal worth $64,500,000. According to Spotrac, the contract includes a total guaranteed amount of $43,850,000, with $26.15 million guaranteed at signing (which covers his signing bonus and 2024 salary). Additionally, $17.7 million of his 2025 salary will become fully guaranteed five days after the 2025 Super Bowl, with that amount already guaranteed for injury. He also has a per-game active bonus of $50,000, with a maximum of $850,000.

Leonard Williams’ Contract History

New York Giants (2021-2023)

Previously, Williams signed a three-year contract extension with the Giants worth $63,000,000 in March 2021. It included a signing bonus of $22,500,000, a guaranteed amount of $45,000,000, and an average annual salary of $21,000,000.

New York Giants (2021-2021)

In March 2021, Williams was offered a one-year contract worth $19.35 million by the Giants.

New York Giants (2020-2020)

In 2020, Williams signed a one-year $16.126 million contract with the Giants.

New York Jets (2015-2019)

Williams signed a four-year rookie contract with the Jets valued at $18,630,866 in 2015. It included a signing bonus of $11,809,721, a guaranteed amount of $18,630,866, and an average annual salary of $4,657,717.

Similar Pages

Cordarrelle Patterson
Cordarrelle Patterson Image
Cordarrelle Patterson
Cam Akers
Cam Akers Image
Cam Akers
Quinyon Mitchell
Quinyon Mitchell Image
Quinyon Mitchell
Dontayvion Wicks
Dontayvion Wicks Image
Dontayvion Wicks
Case Keenum
Case Keenum Image
Case Keenum
Stephon Gilmore
Stephon Gilmore Image
Stephon Gilmore
Keaton Mitchell
Keaton Mitchell Image
Keaton Mitchell
Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes Image
Patrick Mahomes
Tyreek Hill
Tyreek Hill Image
Tyreek Hill
Justin Fields
Justin Fields Image
Justin Fields
Tom Brady
Tom Brady Image
Tom Brady
Zach Wilson
Zach Wilson Image
Zach Wilson
Myles Garrett
Myles Garrett Image
Myles Garrett
Christian McCaffrey
Christian McCaffrey Image
Christian McCaffrey
Dak Prescott
Dak Prescott Image
Dak Prescott

FAQs on Leonard Williams

A. Leonard Williams is 30 years old, as of September 2024.

A. Leonard Williams stands 6 feet 5 inches or 1.96 meter tall.

A. Leonard Williams attended the University of Southern California from 2012 to 2014

A. Leonard Williams recorded an official time of 4.97 seconds to complete the 40-yard dash at the 2015 NFL Combine.

Related Stories

Could Saquon Barkley play this week? Eagles HC Nick Sirianni makes stance clear as $37,750,000 RB chases NFL record Could Saquon Barkley play this week? Eagles HC Nick Sirianni makes stance clear as $37,750,000 RB chases NFL record
Could Saquon Barkley play this week? Eagles HC Nick Sirianni makes stance clear as $37,750,000 RB chases NFL record
Why are Colts out of the playoffs? Exploring 3 turning points in Indianapolis' 2024 season Why are Colts out of the playoffs? Exploring 3 turning points in Indianapolis' 2024 season
Why are Colts out of the playoffs? Exploring 3 turning points in Indianapolis' 2024 season
Azeez Al-Shaair insinuates he was subjected to smear campaign after nasty hit on Trevor Lawrence Azeez Al-Shaair insinuates he was subjected to smear campaign after nasty hit on Trevor Lawrence
Azeez Al-Shaair insinuates he was subjected to smear campaign after nasty hit on Trevor Lawrence
Mike McCarthy has “power” in 11th-hour negotiations with Jerry Jones, NFL analyst claims Mike McCarthy has “power” in 11th-hour negotiations with Jerry Jones, NFL analyst claims
Mike McCarthy has “power” in 11th-hour negotiations with Jerry Jones, NFL analyst claims
1d
Why did Ron Rivera leave the Commanders? Exploring former HC’s record and exit Why did Ron Rivera leave the Commanders? Exploring former HC’s record and exit
Why did Ron Rivera leave the Commanders? Exploring former HC’s record and exit
1d
Tua Tagovailoa injury status: Latest on Dolphins QB ahead of Week 18 clash vs Jets Tua Tagovailoa injury status: Latest on Dolphins QB ahead of Week 18 clash vs Jets
Tua Tagovailoa injury status: Latest on Dolphins QB ahead of Week 18 clash vs Jets
1d
Patrick Mahomes once made his high school classmate's Super Bowl prediction come true Patrick Mahomes once made his high school classmate's Super Bowl prediction come true
Patrick Mahomes once made his high school classmate's Super Bowl prediction come true
Patrick Mahomes once revealed how being a pro athlete’s son and having LaTroy Hawkins as godfather "prepared" him Patrick Mahomes once revealed how being a pro athlete’s son and having LaTroy Hawkins as godfather "prepared" him
Patrick Mahomes once revealed how being a pro athlete’s son and having LaTroy Hawkins as godfather "prepared" him
22h
WATCH: George Kittle, wife Claire share intimate moment on the sidelines ahead of 49ers-Lions MNF clash WATCH: George Kittle, wife Claire share intimate moment on the sidelines ahead of 49ers-Lions MNF clash
WATCH: George Kittle, wife Claire share intimate moment on the sidelines ahead of 49ers-Lions MNF clash
4x Super Bowl champion rumored to be potential candidate for Bears HC, claims NFL insider 4x Super Bowl champion rumored to be potential candidate for Bears HC, claims NFL insider
4x Super Bowl champion rumored to be potential candidate for Bears HC, claims NFL insider
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications