Michael Dickson’s Surprising Four-Year Deal with Seahawks Sparks Speculation—What’s Next for the Star Punter?

The Seattle Seahawks just locked up one of the NFL’s most reliable weaponry — their punter, Michael Dickson — for the long haul. I mean, this isn’t your run-of-the-mill contract extension; we’re talking a four-year deal that secures Dickson’s spot through 2029. At a whopping $16.2 million, he’s now boasting the highest average annual salary among punters, a testament to his undeniable impact on the field. Since being scooped up in the 2018 draft’s fifth round, Dickson hasn’t missed a beat — every game, every punt — averaging a sharp 42.9 net yards and even snagging All-Pro honors right out the gate. It’s a move that speaks volumes about Seattle’s commitment to maintaining their edge… and it’s fascinating to watch how this position pays off big time now. LEARN MORE.

The Seahawks are set at punter through the rest of the 2020s. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Michael Dickson has agreed to a four-year extension with the team. Dickson is in the final year of his current deal and his new pact will tie him to the team through the 2029 season. Dickson joined the Seahawks as a 2018 fifth-round pick and has played in every game for Seattle since joining the team. He was an All-Pro as a rookie and has a career average of 42.9 net yards per punt. Dickson’s deal is worth .2 million and the average annual salary is the highest at the position. Jaguars punter Logan Cooke and Raiders punter A.J. Cole have also agreed to new deals recently.