Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Highest-Paid WR in NFL History

0:00On March 23rd, the Seattle Seahawks just made Jackson Smith, Injigba, the highest paid wide receiver in NFL history with a 4-year extension, worth 1, 168.6 million dollars. That deal carries an average annual value of 42.15 million dollars, beating out Jamar Chase's mark by almost 2 million. This comes right after the team picked up his 5th year option last week. The 24-year-old, drafted 20th overall from Ohio State back in 2023, stepped up big time last off-season when Seattle parted ways with veterans like DK Metcalfe and Tyler Lockett. Fans and analysts are buzzing about his breakout 2025 season, where he led the league with 1,793. Receiving yards, A.C. Hawks' franchise record. He snagged unanimous first-team All-Pro honors and offensive player of the year, plus 10 touchdowns on 119 catches. The contract also sets a new benchmark with over 120 million dollars guaranteed, putting

1:03him ahead of stars like Justin Jefferson and CD-LAM on the playlist. His playoff heroics, including a huge NFC championship performance, helped Seattle win Super Bowl 60. Now Lockett in long-term, Smith and Injigba anchors the Seahawks push to defend their title and build more success at Lumen Field. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI Powered Updates. I'm Corey with The Story.