The deal for Schneider, 45, is expected to approach the $3.75 million per year salary that, sources say, the Ravens' Ozzie Newsome earns as the highest-paid general manager in the league.

“The extension of general manager John Schneider’s contract is a testament to his 15-plus years of football leadership and success,” Seahawks owner Jody Allen said in a statement.

Seahawks general manager and president of football operations John Schneider met with the media Wednesday to discuss his new contract extension.

Seattle Seahawks general manager and president of football operations John Schneider signed a contract extension through the 2031 season on Wednesday. Schneider is the longest-tenured GM in ...