Seahawks Sign Michael Dickson NFL Highest-Paid Punter

The Seattle Seahawks have signed punter Michael Dickson to a four-year, $16.2 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid punter in the NFL and keeping him with the team through the 2029 season. Dickson, who was drafted in 2018 and has earned first-team All-Pro honors as a rookie, ranks third in NFL history with a 48.2 yards-per-punt average and is the Seahawks' career leader in net average. His consistent performance and ability to tilt field position have been crucial for Seattle, highlighted by a gutsy performance in 2024 despite a back injury. Meanwhile, the Seahawks have addressed punt return struggles by signing veteran returner Steven Sims to improve special teams, with rookie Tory Horton also a potential contributor. Dickson expressed gratitude for his time in Seattle and commitment to maximizing his career, reflecting on his long tenure and ongoing focus. This extension comes amid an overall active offseason for punters, with recent record deals for Logan Cooke and AJ Cole also noted.