Contract for Seahawks defensive end Chris Clemons about what was expected

Arizona quarterback John Skelton is driven into the turf by Seattle’s Chris Clemons in a 2012 game. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times)The contract of Chris Clemons reveals it is indeed the low-risk deal many assumed while also perpetuating Seattle's recent history of mostly taking care of its own players during free agency rather than hand out big salaries to those from other teams.

The details of the contract of the most-recent player the Seahawks have signed — veteran defensive end Chris Clemons, making his second tour with the team — are about what was expected.

Clemons, 34, signed a one-year deal worth a maximum of $1.5 million. But only $150,000 of that is guaranteed (a signing bonus) with…