Re-signing pending free agent Ernest Jones IV will be a top offseason priority for the Seahawks, but they likely won't be the only suitor for the 25-year-old linebacker.

After being drafted in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams, linebacker Ernest Jones IV has moved around quite a bit throughout his first four seasons in the league before landing on the Seattle Seahawks.

Ian Rapoport reports that the Seahawks have “amicably paused discussions” with LB Ernest Jones IV on a contract extension. Rapoport adds that the two sides could resume talks at any time but for now,

The most important thing the Seattle Seahawks have to do this coming offseason is sign middle linebacker Ernest Jones to a long-term contract extension. If they are unable to come to an agreement, Seattle will have given up a fourth-round draft pick for a half-season rental,