Jaxon Smith-Njigba's Record-Breaking Seahawks Deal

0:00It's March 24th. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything in NFL. The Seattle Seahawks just locked up their star receiver Jackson Smith and Jigba with a massive four-year contract extension worth $1068.6 million, that makes him the highest-paid wider receiver in NFL history at an average of $42.15 million per year, with $100.20 million guaranteed. This deal tops the previous mark set by Cincinnati Bangle's receiver, Jamar Chase, who averages $40.25 million annually. Smith and Jigba is now under contract through the 2013 season, securing a key piece for Seattle's offense. Last season in 2025, he dominated with 119 receptions for League High, 1,093. Yards and 10 touchdowns. He earned his second straight pro-bowl nod. His team all pro-honors, offensive player of the year, and helped his team win the Super Bowl.

1:01For Arizona Cardinals fans, this thing's extra in the NFC West rivalry. Smith and Jigba torched them last year with nine catches for 172 yards and a touchdown across two games. Expect him to keep causing headaches for divisional foes, like the Cardinals, well into the next decade, reshaping the conference's balance for years.