Ernest Jones

Jones performed as expected in 2025 after signing a three-year extension to stick with the Seahawks long term. He appropriately led the team in both defensive snaps and tackles and remained an elite run defender. While there was some downturn in his tackle production, that was primarily attributable to missing around a game and a half due to a knee injury. That area of the game was status quo for Jones, though he managed to pick off five passes, rack up 150 return yards and find the end zone while working in coverage. That was an outlier, both from his career results and also because he was credited with only seven passes defensed, and it's safe to say he significantly overachieved in that phase of the game. However, that showing should be enough to guarantee he remains a full-time player heading into the 2026 season. Assuming health, Jones can be penciled in for around another 120 tackles. Read Past Outlooks