Cross now remains tied to the organization through the 2026 season. PFF gave the towering 24-year-old tackle exemplary marks in 2024, ranking him 10th of 140 qualified tackles, including 15th in pass protection and 16th in run blocking. The Seahawks extend the negotiating window on one of the key pieces of their offensive front.

After missing the Seahawks’ last three games, Cross will return in Week 6 to protect Geno Smith’s blind side. Cross exited Week 1 against the Rams with a toe injury and hasn’t been heard from since, but will be back for his matchup against the Bengals. His return couldn’t come at a better time, as he’ll be asked to keep Trey Hendrickson — who has six sacks this season — away from Geno all day long.

Cross has been sidelined since Week 2 because of the toe issue. He did not practice at all heading into Week 4 and was listed as doubtful before being ruled out. Following the team’s Week 5 bye, Cross now appears to be on the right track to return this week after getting in some practice reps on Wednesday. Cross will be tasked with warding off Bengals EDGE Trey Hendrickson if he is back in the lineup for Week 6.

Cross was carted off the field in Week 1 against the Rams, missing Week 2 against the Lions. Last week, head coach Pete Carroll had said Cross had a chance to return in Week 3, but a DNP in the first practice of the week keeps him off track for that. Geno Smith took only one sack in Week 2, yet could face more pressure against the Panthers in Week 3.