The Seattle Seahawks concluded their 2024 campaign by defeating the Los Angeles Rams 30-25 on Sunday. The 10-win Seahawks unfortunately missed the postseason despite capturing double-digit victories for the first time since 2020. Following the game, several players offered updates regarding their future in the locker room. Linebacker Ernest Jones IV was one of them.
The Seahawks acquired Jones in a midseason trade with the Tennessee Titans involving draft capital and Jerome Baker. Jones immediately established himself in Mike Macdonald’s defense, helping captain the front seven to improvement. The only issue is that he played on an expiring contract.
Discussions over a long-term contract extension to keep Jones in Seattle are expected to take place. We received a concerning midweek update that indicated general manager John Schneider and Jones’ agent had paused negotiations. The veteran linebacker commented on that speculation, claiming he’s confident something will get done.
“We’re going to get it done,” Jones said. I’m gonna be a Seahawk. I firmly believe that. I definitely think we get it done. It’s the process of it, the prices of it. I’m just playing the process out. We just gotta get there. That’s it. That’s all it is.”
Of his contract talks, Ernest Jones IV says “We’re going to get it done. I’m gonna be a Seahawk. I firmly believe that.”
Confirms report that negotiations are currently on pause but says he’s confident something will get done and that he won’t hit free agency.
— Dugar, Michael-Shawn (@MikeDugar) January 6, 2025
Jones totaled 138 tackles this campaign while splitting time with the Seahawks and Titans. The Seahawks should possess interest in retaining him for the foreseeable future. Jones should remain in Seattle through 2025 and beyond.
