Getty ImagesFree agency may be put on hold this year, so the Seahawks are getting their shopping done ahead of time.
The team announced a three-year contract extension Friday for wideout Ben Obomanu, less than two weeks after re-signing wide receiver Mike Williams to a three-year deal.
Williams “only” received $11.2 million over three years. Obomanu was a seventh-round pick that set a career high with 494 receiving yards this year, so it’s safe to assume he got much less.
We like Seattle’s strategy of getting guys to take a discount for a little security before a possible work stoppage. It’s an approach that more teams should consider.
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Alright Hawks! Obo is the man…Any guy that can dislocate his shoulder, go in and have it reset, and return to the game and play well deserves this.
Obaman-who?
A few teams have been signing guys despite the possible lockout, the Packers probably saved a million or two a year on the Williams contract (assuming he maintains his level of play) but he had never seen a big payday and was able to make sure his future was secure.
Good job Hawks . Obomanu has shined when given opportunities . The last receiver standing from the old crew – congrats Ben !