Report: Seahawks sign Jackson to 3-year extension worth close to $22.6M

The Seattle Seahawks and newly acquired guard Gabe Jackson agreed to a three-year extension worth just under $22.6 million, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.

Jackson had two years remaining on his original deal, but Seattle reworked his contract into a new three-year pact, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The agreement kicks in immediately, and Jackson will be under contract with the Seahawks through the 2023 season, a source told NBC Sports' Joe Fann.

The new contract also comes with a $9-million signing bonus and slightly over $7 million in additional guarantees, Rapoport adds.

Seattle acquired Jackson in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders earlier this month to improve Russell Wilson's quarterback protection.

The 29-year-old offensive lineman said he talked to Wilson, who was excited about his arrival, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic.

Jackson didn't allow a sack in 16 games in 2020. He has 14.5 sacks allowed over his seven-year career, including a career-high 4.5 in 2019.

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