Chris Stoll

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Seahawks locked up a legitimate bargain with Chris Stoll's two-year extension, earning an A- CVI that reflects outstanding value for a specialized position. At just $1.5M AAV, Seattle is paying rotational player money for what amounts to elite consistency at long snapper — a role where reliability is everything and mistakes can derail seasons. The 28-year-old Stoll is entering his prime years for the position, where experience and muscle memory matter more than athleticism, making this deal's timing particularly shrewd. With only $1.2M guaranteed against a $2.9M total, the contract structure gives Seattle flexibility while still providing Stoll reasonable security for a player in football's most niche role. This extension represents the kind of smart roster building that championship teams execute — securing a dependable specialist at below-market value while avoiding the costly disruption that comes with long snapper uncertainty.

Performance Analysis

Chris Stoll earns a D+ for the Seahawks as their long snapper, a specialist who has quietly done his job without incident. Stoll has been consistent on field goals and punts, delivering clean snaps that keep Seattle's kicking game functioning smoothly. He is the kind of player who only makes news when something goes wrong, and nothing has gone wrong. The Seahawks special teams have other areas of concern, but the snapping has been reliable under Stoll's watch. He does his job competently, which is all anyone can ask from a long snapper.

Fan Sentiment

A quietly smart retention move securing one of Seattle's most reliable special teams specialists. Multiple outlets covered the re-signing, with one headline noting Stoll's journey to the Super Bowl. Long snappers are undervalued — losing a trusted one mid-season can derail entire special teams units. Fans largely approve, remembering how bad snapping miscues have haunted other teams at critical moments. Stoll on a two-year deal gives Seattle continuity and stability in a position teams too often ignore until disaster strikes.