A look under the hood at the Jaxon Smith-Njigba contract extension
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Key Points:
- The Seattle Seahawks exercised the fifth-year options for 2023 first-round picks cornerback Devon Witherspoon and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, signaling likely contract extensions.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba signed a record-breaking extension, becoming the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history and the highest-paid player in Seahawks franchise history.
- The contract includes a $35 million fully guaranteed signing bonus, multiple option bonuses, and escalating base salaries through the 2031 season, with significant guaranteed amounts for injury protection.
- Annual cap hits for Smith-Njigba range from $10.371 million in 2026 to over $50 million in 2031, reflecting the contract's structure with prorated bonuses and roster incentives.
- This long-term deal secures Smith-Njigba with the Seahawks through the 2031 season, when he will be 29 years old, solidifying him as a cornerstone of the franchise.
