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WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 'I Think I Deserve to Be the Highest

This year, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver, said he believes he should be the highest-paid wide receiver and is extension-eligible as Seattle plans new deals for him and Devon Witherspoon.
After his breakout season, Smith-Njigba was named the 2025 Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year, led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards, and set franchise records with 119 receptions.
Comparisons to recent deals indicate Ja'Marr Chase leads at a $40.25 million annual average with $73.9 million guaranteed, while Smith-Njigba negotiations would likely start above $40 million per season.
With $58.6 million in effective cap space, decisions on March 11 regarding free agents will influence the timing of extensions for Smith-Njigba and Witherspoon.
Following last year's precedent with Charles Cross, Seahawks often use fifth-year options as stop-gap measures before signing long-term extensions, as with Cross's $104 million four-year deal and Garrett Wilson.

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Hastings Tribune

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Yakima Herald-Republic

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Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba: ‘I deserve to be the highest paid’ WR in NFL

SEATTLE — One of the big questions for the Seattle Seahawks as they enter the offseason is whether they will get long-term extensions done with receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and cornerback Devon Witherspoon.

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Reuters

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WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 'I think I deserve to be the highest

2 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Seattle Times

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What Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s recent comments mean for Seahawks’ extension negotiations

The Seahawks may now know what the starting baseline for any extension negotiation is with star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

2 days ago·Seattle, United States

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The Detroit News

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NFL roundup: Jaxon Smith-Njigba says he deserves to be highest-paid WR

"I know my time is coming, and when we get it done it's gonna be a great deal," Smith-Njigba said.

2 days ago·Detroit, United States

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USA Today

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba would play for free, but wants to be highest-paid WR

Jaxon Smith-Njigba isn't in a rush for a contract extension with the Seahawks, but wants to be the highest-paid receiver when it happens.

2 days ago·United States

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New York Post

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Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba wants to be NFL’s highest-paid receiver after Super Bowl win

Jaxson Smith-Njigba, the 2025 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, is looking to become the league’s highest-paid receiver and eclipse a value of $40 million per year on an extension with the Super Bowl champion Seahawks.

2 days ago·New York, United States

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