Safety Quandre Diggs returning to Seahawks

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The Seattle Seahawks retained one of their most important free agents, agreeing to terms with free safety Quandre Diggs on a new contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday on the condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the signing. NFL Network first reported the agreement of a three-year deal worth up to $40 million for Diggs.

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Diggs was one of a few moves by Seattle with its own pool of free agents.

Tight end Will Dissly is returning to the Seahawks after agreeing to terms on a three-year deal worth up to $24 million according to another person with knowledge of the deal.

The agency for veteran defensive tackle Al Woods tweeted that he would be returning to the Seahawks. Woods was a standout on Seattle’s defensive line last season and could play in several different spots on the defensive front with the Seahawks expected to shift to more of a 3-4 scheme.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 24: Seattle Seahawks Safety Quandre Diggs (37) looks on during the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Philadelphia Eagles on November 24, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia PA.(Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NFL Network also reported that Seattle agreed to a one-year deal with cornerback Sidney Jones.

Retaining Diggs was a major victory for Seattle, especially coming off a second consecutive Pro Bowl season. Diggs had a career-high 94 tackles and tied his career high with five interceptions. Diggs has 13 interceptions in 38 regular-season games since being acquired from Detroit midway