Jaxon Smith-Njigba Signs Record-Breaking NFL Contract

0:00On March 23rd, Seattle Seahawks fans have plenty to celebrate this morning with StarWide receiver Jackson Smith-Injigba signing a 4-year contract, extension worth $168.6 million. This deal makes him the highest paid receiver in the NFL and locks him in with the team through the end of the 2031 season. The extension starts in the 2028 season, after he finishes his rookie deal in 2026 and his 5th year option in 20. 2007, it's a smart move by the Seahawks, who promised to reward their top players this off season. Smith-Injigba earned it by leading the league in receiving last season and helping Seattle win the Super Bowl. Over three years, he's racked up 282 catches, 3551 yards, and 20 touchdowns. Compared to Jermar Chase's 4-year, $160 million deal last spring, this one sets a new bar with $120 million. Fans love seeing the team invest in homegrown talent like this.

1:02Now eyes turn to other stars like the Rams-Pukka-Nakua, who could top this number soon, and spark another round of big receiver contracts across the thing, football news, powered by AI. This is NFL News Today, I'm Corey with The Story.