The Seattle Seahawks want to keep new quarterback Sam Darnold upright and healthy in 2025. The team took a major step toward that goal Thursday, reportedly signing offensive lineman Abraham Lucas to a three-year, $46 million extension, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Lucas can reportedly earn more money based on incentives. The#Seahawksand OT Abe Lucas have agreed to terms on a three-year, $46 million extension with the chance to earn more via incentives, sources say.The 2022 third-rounder, who was set to be a free agent, stays with Seattle in a deal done by@Chase_Callahanof@excelfootball.pic.twitter.com/81XmRnAJ3j — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo)September 4, 2025 After being selected by the Seahawks in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Lucas has flashed strong traits when on the field. But after starting all 16 games as a rookie, Lucas was limited to 13 games combined over the past two seasons. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] Despite those injuries, the Seahawks still feel good about Lucas' future. The team could have waited until Lucas proved he was healthy in 2025 before negotiating a new contract with the tackle. Prior to the extension, Lucas was entering the final year of his contract. If he stayed healthy and produced at a high level, Lucas may have opted to test the free-agent waters if the team didn't act now. The move has the potential to work out extremely well for the Seahawks, who likely got a discount on Lucas due to his injuries. If he can remain healthy, it's possible he'll be a bargain for Seattle. Lucas is healthy for now, and will be the team's starting right tackle to open the 2025 season. The Seahawks are looking for improvement after narrowly missing out on the playoffs last season. Despite going 10-7, Seattle failed to make it into the postseason due to the three NFC wild-card teams registering at least 11 wins. The Seahawks responded to that disappointment by making some major changes. Quarterback Geno Smith was shipped out in favor of Darnold. The team also traded wideout D.K. Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers for draft picks. The team seemed to focus on offensive line during the draft, taking three lineman, including first-rounder Grey Zabel in the first round. Zabel also won a starting job, and will suit up alongside Lucas when the two open the season against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.