Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Sports • • general
Key Points:
- The Seattle Seahawks signed wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a four-year, $168.6 million extension, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history and securing him through the 2031 season.
- The Seahawks also exercised Smith-Njigba's 2027 fifth-year rookie contract option, further extending their commitment to the player.
- Despite the massive deal, Seattle still holds about $32 million in salary cap space for 2026, ranking eighth in the NFL, with an effective cap space of $28.8 million after accounting for rookie class payments.
- Smith-Njigba’s cap hit will rise significantly in future years, starting at $10.4 million in 2026 and escalating to over $50 million by 2031, indicating potential salary cap challenges down the line.
- The Seahawks currently have four picks in the upcoming NFL Draft, maintaining flexibility in building their roster despite the large contract commitment.
