Seattle Seahawks extend general manager John Schneider through 2031

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RENTON, WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 01: John Schneider, general manager of the Seattle Seahawks, reacts as he announces Mike Macdonald as the new Seattle Seahawks head coach at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on February 01, 2024 in Renton, Washington.  (Steph Chambers / Getty Images)

RENTON, Wash. - The Seattle Seahawks announced Wednesday they have given general manager John Schneider a contract extension through 2031.

Jay Glazer of FOX Sports was first to report the agreement.

"The extension of general manager John Schneider's contract is a testament to his 15-plus years of football leadership and success," Seahawks chairperson Jody Allen said in a statement. "I am confident that John will continue to deliver real results and a continued strong partnership with head coach Mike Macdonald that is already contributing to our winning culture on and off the field."

Allen and vice chair Bert Kolde attended Monday's practice with Allen and Schneider speaking throughout the workout.

Schneider is already the longest-tenured general manager in franchise history, having been in the position since 2010. His existing contract ran through the 2027 season.

"Obviously, very thankful, a ton of gratitude to Jody, Bert, and (president) Chuck (Arnold)," Schneider said. "I appreciate Chuck’s time and effort in this whole thing. Everybody on the third floor, everybody in our building, second floor, everybody we love in the cafeteria, all the scouts, sports science, football operations, all the current players and all the great former players that have been through here that we appreciate. And just being able to move forward with Coach Mike (Macdonald) here and go win some championships."

The Seahawks have posted a 147-96-1 record during Schneider's 15 seasons running the team, which serves as the sixth-best record in the NFL. Seattle has won at least 10 games in nine of the past 13 years, which includes 10 playoff appearances, five NFC West titles, two conference titles and a Super Bowl. The Seahawks have had just one losing season in the last 13 years.

Schneider said there was a trigger in his contract after the draft that made the timing right to discuss a new deal.

"At that point, we started talking and we just kept it going," Schneider said. "To have drafted here 16 times, this is where (wife) Traci and I want to be. We just kept working together and thank God it worked out.

"I'm a big NFL history buff and to be able to be in one place for as long as we have been, in this role, and the things that go on behind closed doors. … It's this awesome foundation. It's quite honestly one of the reasons I wanted to come back here, when Tim Ruskell got the job, because I had worked here before with Coach (Mike) Holmgren and Ted (Thompson), and I just loved everybody here, and I knew what a gem it was."

It's a notable move for the faith it shows in Schneider after significant changes to the team the last two offseasons. First, it was the change of head coach from Pete Carroll to Mike Macdonald that saw Schneider take over all personnel decisions. Then this offseason, significant player moves that saw the trades of Geno Smith and DK Metcalf, along with cutting Tyler Lockett before adding quarterback Sam Darnold, wide receiver Cooper Kupp, and defensive end Demarcus Lawrence among the significant moves.

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