Seahawks Receive Final Pro Bowl Update – The NFL's Most Expensive Defensive Tackle Duo Worth $90 Million Officially Gets the Call

Seattle, Washington – 12/17/2025

The Seattle Seahawks have officially received the final word in the Pro Bowl voting race, and with it comes a moment that all but ends the remaining debate surrounding their defense. Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II, the nearly $90 million defensive tackle duo, are now on the brink of history as both are widely expected to be selected to the 2025 Pro Bowl — a rare achievement in the modern NFL.

In a league where edge rushers typically dominate the spotlight, Seattle has built its defensive identity from the inside out. Williams, the big-ticket acquisition who arrived with heavy expectations and early skepticism, has become an indispensable anchor at age 31. Alongside him is Murphy II, the 23-year-old rising star enjoying the most explosive season of his young career and rapidly establishing himself among the NFL’s elite interior defenders.

The numbers tell a compelling story. With three games remaining, both Williams and Murphy have surpassed 50 tackles, 7 sacks, and 40 quarterback pressures. Their dominance in the middle has powered the Seahawks to the top of the NFL in run defense by EPA per play, while also pushing Seattle into the top four league-wide in total sacks, despite the absence of a marquee edge rusher.

“When you invest in players like this, you’re not just buying talent — you’re buying stability, toughness, and the ability to change games,” head coach Mike Macdonald said. “Leonard and Byron have played to every dollar this organization trusted them with. They don’t just deserve the Pro Bowl — they’re setting the standard for the defensive tackle position in today’s NFL.”

In fan voting, Murphy II currently leads all NFL defensive tackles, while Williams sits near the top of his conference. When combined with votes from players and coaches, the path is clear for Seattle to place two defensive tackles in the Pro Bowl — an accomplishment that has occurred only a handful of times in league history.

More importantly, the value of this $90 million tandem extends beyond individual honors. Together, they dictate tempo, force offenses to abandon game plans early, and elevate the performance of the entire defensive unit around them.

The Pro Bowl is simply the next validation. At this level of play, Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II are restoring the Seahawks’ defensive identity — one built on interior dominance that ripples across the field. And with a massive investment now fully justified, Seattle has every reason to believe its path toward February football remains very much alive.