Jaxon Smith-Njigba's Huge Seahawks Deal

0:00On March 23rd, the Seattle Seahawks just locked up their star-wide receiver, Jackson Smith-Injigba, with a huge contract extension worth $100.68.6 million over the long term. His agency confirmed the deal on March 23rd, packing in $120 million guaranteed, and an average yearly value of $42.15 million. That puts him ahead as the top-paid receiver in NFL history. Smith-Injigba came to Seattle as the number 20 pick in the 2023 draft out of Ohio State. Last season alone, he led the league with 1,793 receiving yards on 119 catches and 10 touchdowns. Across 17 starts, fans and analysts are buzzing about his reliability too. Through his first three NFL seasons, he never missed a single game, piling up 282 catches for 3551. Yards and 20 touchdowns in just 51 appearances.

1:00In the playoffs last year, he stepped up big during the Seahawks 2025-2026 run, grabbing 17 passes for, 1.99 yards and two scores. That helps seal their Super Bowl 60 victory over the New England Patriots. With this deal done, Seattle builds around a proven playmaker who's already delivering championships, setting the stage for more deep runs in the years ahead.