Seahawks exercise fifth-year options on Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Devon Witherspoon
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Key Points:
- The Seattle Seahawks have exercised the 2027 fifth-year contract options for 2023 first-round picks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and cornerback Devon Witherspoon.
- Smith-Njigba, the 20th overall pick and 2025 NFL offensive player of the year, will earn a fully guaranteed $23.852 million in 2027, while Witherspoon, the fifth overall pick, will make $21.161 million.
- Both players are expected to seek contract extensions soon, with Smith-Njigba aiming to become the highest-paid receiver, potentially requiring a five-year, $148.4 million deal averaging $41 million per year.
- The fifth-year option provides financial protection for
