The Seahawks are exercising the fifth-year option on left tackle Charles Cross' contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports.

The Seahawks secured the short-term future of left tackle Charles Cross by exercising an option on his contract for the 2026 season, a source confirmed.

Cross was Seattle's first pick in the 2022 NFL draft, selecting him No. 9 overall. He was the first player selected by the Seahawks in the wake of the blockbuster Russell Wilson trade with the Denver Broncos. Now he's sticking around the Emerald City through the 2026 campaign.

The Seahawks made 11 selections in this year’s draft, but just two when it came to the defensive side of the ball. The first may wind up being a big-time steal.

SEATTLE -- The 2025 NFL draft kicked off in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Thursday. The Seattle Seahawks selected Grey Zabel from North Dakota State with the 18th pick in the first round. Below is analysis of every Seahawks pick:

The Seahawks picked up 11 new players in the NFL draft last week. Here's how that class might fit on the team's roster for next season.