Seahawks exercise 5th-year options for WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, CB Devon Witherspoon
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Key Points:
- The Seattle Seahawks have exercised the fifth-year options for wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and cornerback Devon Witherspoon, securing both players through the 2027 season.
- Both players, selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, are now eligible for contract extensions, with the Seahawks expected to initiate long-term talks.
- Witherspoon's option is valued at approximately $21.2 million, while Smith-Njigba's is around $23.9 million, with both salaries fully guaranteed for the 2027 season.
- Smith-Njigba had a standout season with career highs in receptions (119), receiving yards (1,793), and touchdowns (10), earning first-team All-Pro
