Seahawks Sign Smith-Njigba to $168.6M Extension

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba signed a record-breaking four-year contract extension worth $168.6 million on Wednesday, solidifying his status as the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history and underscoring the team's commitment to defending their recent Super Bowl title.

The 24-year-old Smith-Njigba, selected by Seattle with the 20th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, erupted in the 2025 season with 119 receptions for 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns, earning him the Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year award. His performance proved pivotal in the Seahawks' championship run, which marked their second Super Bowl victory and first under owner Jody Allen. The extension includes more than $120 million in guarantees and an average annual value exceeding $42 million, surpassing the previous benchmark set by Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase. The deal keeps Smith-Njigba under contract through the 2031 season, though it does not take effect until 2028, allowing him to play on his rookie deal in 2026 and his fifth-year option in 2027.

General Manager John Schneider described the agreement as a testament to the franchise's philosophy of...