US EditionSeahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba calls his record-setting deal ‘a blessing’
- On Wednesday, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba signed a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension, keeping the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year with the team through 2031.
- After setting team records with 1,793 receiving yards and 119 receptions in a single season, the 24-year-old Smith-Njigba helped the Seahawks secure their second Super Bowl title.
- With over $120 million guaranteed, the contract makes Smith-Njigba the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver, surpassing Ja'Marr Chase's $161 million deal. General manager John Schneider called it a "great example of drafting and developing and keeping it in-house."
- The extension creates a six-year runway to space out cap hits, providing flexibility for future roster moves and stability as the franchise navigates a potential sale under owner Jody Allen.
- Smith-Njigba expressed excitement working with first-year offensive coordinator Brian Fleury for the 2026 season, stating, "Definitely ready to see what we're gunning toward and just get in the same language and get together.
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Seahawks keep key part of offense with Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s record-setting extension
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s record-setting contract extension shows the team’s commitment to keep winning.
Montana Standard
Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba calls his record-setting deal ‘a blessing’
RENTON, Wash. — As Jaxon Smith-Njigba sat at a table at the VMAC Wednesday flanked by Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and general manager John Schneider, he several times looked in the direction of his father, Maada, sitting in…
Bears Urged to Copy Seahawks-JSN Extension With Cornerstone Player
The Chicago Bears, according to Harrison Graham of Chat Sports, should copy the way in which the Seattle Seahawks handed star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba a massive extension for right tackle Darnell Wright.JSN, the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl champion, reached an agreement with the Seahawks on March 23rd on a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension.The deal averages $42.15 million per year and includes over…
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