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.

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