Seahawks extend GM John Schneider through 2031 NFL season

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The Seattle Seahawks have extended general manager John Schneider through the 2031 season, the team announced on Wednesday.

Schneider has held the GM position since 2010. He added the role of executive vice president in 2013 and the title of president of football operations in 2024. The extension comes two years before Schneider's previous deal was set to expire in 2027. He is currently the longest tenured general manager in franchise history.

Schneider arrived in Seattle in January 2010 after Pete Carroll was hired as the coach and executive vice president of football operations. Schneider had previously worked with the team as the director of player personnel in 2000.

His first tenure in Seattle succeeded three years as a scout for the Green Bay Packers and three years as the director of pro personnel with the Kansas City Chiefs. He then served in personnel-related roles with the Washington Redskins and Packers before returning to Seattle.

Schneider and Carroll helped the Seahawks win Super Bowl XLVIII in February 2014 when Seattle defeated the Denver Broncos, 43-8, in New Jersey.

According to the Seattle Times, the extension was a result of a strong vote of confidence for Schneider to help keep stability atop the Seahawks organization. The search for stability follows massive changes in recent years, including the trades of stars Russell Wilson, Geno Smith and DK Metcalf. The Seahawks also moved on from Carroll after the 2023 season and replaced him with Mike Macdonald.

The Seahawks have not made the playoffs since their wild-card appearance in 2022. Last season, they finished second in the NFC West with a 10-7 record.

Seattle's notable offseason moves include signing quarterback Sam Darnold, wide receiver Cooper Kupp and defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence. They also re-signed linebacker Ernest Jones IV and defensive tackle Jarran Reed.

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