RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks center Justin Britt signed a multiyear contract extension today that will keep the anchor of the offensive line in place beyond the 2017 season.

Coach Pete Carroll said earlier today that the sides were “really close” to finalizing a deal for Britt and the team announced later in the day that the deal was finished. It’s believed to be a three-year deal and takes away any concern that Britt would leave after this season when his rookie contract expires.

Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Justin Britt hosting a football camp
at Sehome High School in Bellingham, WA. 2016. PHOTO: Doug Lange

Britt has helped stabilize Seattle’s often changing line. He started his career at right tackle, moved to left guard and last year settled at center, where he flourished. Britt started 15 regular-season games and was the one constant in an otherwise troublesome season for Seattle’s line.

Britt was a second-round pick in 2014 out of Missouri.

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