Tag: Uchenna Nwosu

Dec 8, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Reports: Seahawks OLB Uchenna Nwosu reworks contract

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Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu has agreed to a reworked contract that will create space under the salary cap, according to multiple reports on Thursday.

Nwosu, 28, was slated to earn $26.5 million in the final two years of his contract, ESPN reported. Instead, he will make $19.51 million — $8 million in 2025 while counting $11.85 million against the salary cap for a team savings of about $9.4 million.

He can make up to $5 million more in incentives and escalators tied to sacks, playing time and Seattle qualifying for the playoffs, ESPN reported.

The Seahawks have been spenders in free agency with the additions of quarterback Sam Darnold (three years for a reported $100-plus million), defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (three years for a reported $42 million) and wide receiver Cooper Kupp (three years for a reported $45 million), among others.

Playing time has been an issue in recent seasons for Nwosu, who sustained a season-ending pectoral muscle tear in October 2023 and dealt with a sprained MCL and severe quad strain in 2024.

Nwosu played in only six games each of the past two seasons after starting all 17 regular-season games in 2022. He made two starts in 2024 and made 14 tackles with one sack.

Nwosu had 228 career tackles with 27.5 sacks, 38 tackles for loss, 82 quarterback hits, one interception, eight forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 91 regular-season games (50 starts) for the Los Angeles Chargers (2018-21) and Seahawks.

The Chargers selected Nwosu in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Southern California.

–Field Level Media

Sep 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) tackles Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (3) during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Report: Seahawks to put LB Uchenna Nwosu (thigh) on IR

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The Seattle Seahawks will place outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu on injured reserve due to an ailing thigh, NFL Network reported Tuesday.

He sustained the injury during the Seahawks’ 29-20 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. The game was his first of the season after being sidelined by a preseason knee injury.

Nwosu, 27, signed with Seattle in March 2022 after spending his first four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers, who selected him in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

He started all 17 games during his first season with the Seahawks and put up career highs of 9.5 sacks, 66 tackles, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He missed 11 games in 2023 with a pectoral injury.

In 86 career games (48 starts) between the Chargers and Seahawks, Nwosu has recorded 26.5 sacks, 217 tackles, 77 QB hits, eight forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one interception.

An IR stint means Nwosu will miss at least four games. He would be eligible to return for the Nov. 17 game at San Francisco.

–Field Level Media

Dec 4, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10) and linebacker Cody Barton (57) react against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Seahawks give edge Uchenna Nwosu 3-year extension

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After a career year in 2022, Seattle Seahawks edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu is signing a three-year extension worth up to $59 million, ESPN reported Monday.

Nwosu’s deal includes $32 million guaranteed, the report said.

Nwosu signed with Seattle after spending his first four NFL seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers, who drafted him in the second round of the 2018 draft. With the Seahawks, he started all 17 games for the first time in his career, and put up career highs of 9.5 sacks, 66 tackles, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

In 79 career games (42 starts) between the Chargers and Seahawks, Nwosu has recorded 24.5 sacks, 198 tackles, six forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one interception.

–Field Level Media