RENTON, Wash. (AP) -The Seattle Seahawks have signed linebacker David Hawthorne to a one-year extension through the 2011 season.
The team confirmed the signing on Tuesday. It was first reported by Mac’s Football Blog.
According to the NFL players association database, Hawthorne will make $900,000 in base salary for the 2011 season. It’s a raise of more than $200,000 from what he is making this season.
Hawthorne leads Seattle with 66 tackles and also has one interception. He has moved into the starting weakside linebacker spot in Seattle’s defense, replacing Leroy Hill who is on injured reserve.
Hawthorne’s first break came last year when he took over the starting spot from middle linebacker Lofa Tatupu when he was lost for the season with a pectoral injury.
Hawthorne was signed as an undrafted free agent out of TCU before the 2008 season.
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