A look under the hood at the Devon Witherspoon extension
Field Gulls • • sports
Key Points:
- The Seattle Seahawks have secured a market-setting four-year, $132 million contract extension with three-time Pro Bowler and 2023 first-round pick Devon Witherspoon, locking him in through the 2031 season.
- This deal ensures the Seahawks retain two of their biggest playmakers, Witherspoon and fellow 2023 first-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba, under contract for nearly a decade.
- The contract includes a $26 million signing bonus, multiple option bonuses, and escalating base salaries, with significant guarantees and injury protections built in.
- Witherspoon's cap hits range from approximately $15.4 million in 2026 to $39.4 million in 2031, reflecting a structured payout that balances immediate and long-term financial commitments.
- Including a roster bonus from his rookie contract, Witherspoon's total Seahawks contract value through 2031 is $158.25 million, averaging $26.38 million per year.
