Seahawks Lock in Jaxon Smith-Njigba with Massive Extension

0:00It's March 23rd. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. The Seattle Seahawks have locked in wide receiver Jackson Smith-Enjigba with a huge four-year extension worth $168 million, $600,000. That deal averages out to $42 million, $150,000 a year, making him the highest paid receiver in the league. The team made this move right after exercising his fifth-year option on Friday. Now the 24-year-old star is locked in through the 2,031 season, giving Seattle long-term stability at the position. Fans and analysts are buzzing about Smith-Enjigba's breakout year last season. He led the league with 1,793 receiving yards on 119 catches and scored 10 touchdowns earning, offensive player of the year honors and his first first team all pro-naud. This extension comes at a perfect time as the Seahawks build around their young core.

1:01It underscores how much they value his speed and playmaking ability after such a dominant campaign. With Smith and Jigba secured, Seattle looks prime for another strong run, and all eyes will be on how he builds on that momentum next season.