The Seahawks re-signed LB Ernest Jones IV to a three-year, $33 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

The deal includes $15 million guaranteed. Jones was first traded to the Dolphins last season before landing in Seattle in another trade. The Seahawks defense improved significantly after trading for Jones under head coach Mike Macdonald.

Ernest Jones IV underwent offseason knee surgery that could potentially delay a new deal with the Seahawks.

Fantasy Impact

Jones underwent the surgery shortly after the regular season. He helped completely turn the defense around for Seattle following a trade in the middle of the season. Jones is expected to be one of the top priorities this offseason for the Seahawks.

Seahawks GM John Schneider said the team has had talks with agent of Ernest Jones on a new deal.

Fantasy Impact

The Seahawks defense transformed after trading for Jones last season. He was expected to be a priority for Seattle this offseason, and that appears to be the case.

Ernest Jones was limited at practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Jones got the day off from practice to open the week on Wednesday. He should be a full-go for Sunday's game against the Packers.

The Seahawks traded LB Jerome Baker and a fourth-round draft pick to the Titans in exchange for LB Ernest Jones IV.

Fantasy Impact

Baker was traded from the Rams to the Titans shortly before the season. He now heads back to the NFC West with Seattle where he should help out the linebacker room.