Devon Witherspoon Reportedly Becomes Highest-Paid CB in NFL History After Seahawks Contract
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Key Points:
- The Seattle Seahawks have signed cornerback Devon Witherspoon to a four-year, $132 million extension, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history with over $101 million guaranteed.
- Witherspoon's $33 million average annual salary surpasses the previous top average of $31.1 million held by Denzel Ward of the Cleveland Browns.
- This extension resets the cornerback market, surpassing Trent McDuffie's four-year, $124 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams, which included $100 million in guarantees.
- Witherspoon, a 25-year-old Pro Bowler in each of his first three NFL seasons, has been a key contributor to Seattle's defense, helping the team win Super Bowl LX with strong regular season and playoff performances.
- Despite initial negotiation challenges reported in August, the deal was finalized weeks before the 2026 season, securing Witherspoon’s long-term future with the Seahawks.
