KJ Wright and Seahawks Agree to New Contract: Latest Details and Reaction

While the Seattle Seahawks are focused on securing a playoff spot this season, they have helped solidify their future by reportedly signing linebacker K.J. Wright to a contract extension.     

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the details of Wright's new deal with the Seahawks:

Nick Eaton of SeattlePI.com and John Boyle of the Everett Herald provide comments from Wright, who spoke about the deal: 

The 25-year-old Wright has spent his entire four-year career with the Seahawks, being drafted with the 99th pick in the 2011 NFL draft. He leads the team with 96 tackles this season and is tied for third with five tackles for loss. 

That 2011 class has turned out to be a fruitful one for head coach Pete Carroll. In addition to Wright, the Seahawks selected Richard Sherman (fifth round), Byron Maxwell (sixth) and Malcolm Smith (seventh). Those are foundation pieces that played an integral role in the team's championship run last year. 

Wright joins Sherman, who signed his own four-year extension in the offseason, and safety Earl Thomas as the latest members of the core group of Seattle's outstanding defense to reach deals at a young age. The rest of the league will have plenty of time to figure out how to break through that defensive wall. 

This is a significant move for Seattle to ensure its defense remains a strength in the coming years. With star quarterback Russell Wilson also set for a new deal, there's little doubt this team will be in contention for the next several seasons.