Former Gamecock Ernest Jones IV Stays in Seattle with New Multi-Year Contract

Ernest Jones IV Finds a New Home in Seattle with $33 Million Extension

Former South Carolina Gamecock Ernest Jones IV has secured a permanent spot with the Seattle Seahawks, agreeing to a three-year, $33 million contract extension.

Although the official start of the NFL’s new league year is on Wednesday, March 12, teams can begin negotiating extensions with their current free agents before that date. Jones IV’s deal with Seattle falls within this window.

The past nine months have been a whirlwind for Jones IV. After failing to reach an agreement on a contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams, he was traded, along with a 2026 sixth-round pick, to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick. However, Jones IV’s stint in Nashville was short-lived, lasting just two months before landing in Seattle.

Despite only starting 10 games for the Seahawks in 2024, Jones IV managed an impressive 94 combined tackles (ranking third on the team), one tackle for loss, and half a sack. Clearly, Seattle saw enough promise in him to make him one of the league’s ten highest-paid linebackers, placing him above Indianapolis’ Zaire Franklin.

As more contracts are expected to roll out throughout the week, stay tuned for updates on all former Gamecocks making moves in this year’s free agency frenzy.

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SEC Tournament Semifinals: South Carolina Defeats Oklahoma 93-75

The Lady Gamecocks are heading to the SEC Championship game after a dominant 93-75 win over the Oklahoma Sooners in the semifinal round. This victory further solidifies their impressive season in the SEC, with their only loss being to Texas during the regular season. South Carolina will face the winner of the LSU vs. Texas matchup in the final.

Having finished the regular season with a 15-1 conference record, South Carolina shared the SEC regular season title with Texas. A coin flip ultimately awarded the Gamecocks the No. 1 seed in the tournament.

In the semifinal clash, Joyce Edwards was a standout, scoring 21 points and grabbing five rebounds. MiLaysia Fulwiley contributed 19 points, while Sania Feagin added 14 points to the scoreline.

South Carolina is now in pursuit of their third consecutive conference title, having won four of the last five championships, with the exception of the 2022 season. As the defending national champions, the Gamecocks are positioning themselves for a strong NCAA Tournament run.

The SEC Championship game is scheduled to tip off at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday.