Seahawks extend Jaxon Smith‑Njigba in record WR deal
sportsMar 23, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks signed wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension, with about $120 million guaranteed. The deal makes Smith-Njigba the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history, following his Offensive Player of the Year award and Super Bowl title. The contract resets the wide receiver market and will raise the bar for other elite receivers seeking extensions. For Seattle, the large guarantee signals a long-term commitment and creates major salary cap implications.
Key Highlights
Seahawks gave Jaxon Smith-Njigba a four-year, $168.6 million extension.
Deal includes about $120 million in guaranteed money.
Contract makes him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history.