Seahawks Lock in Jaxson Smith-Njigba with Record-Breaking Deal

0:00On March 23rd, the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a massive four-year contract extension with wide receiver Jackson Smith-Nigba worth $100, $68.6 million. This deal makes him the highest-paid receiver in NFL history, averaging $42.15 million per year. Just days after the team picked up his fifth-year option, they finalized this extension, keeping Smith and Jigba in Seattle through the 2000-31 season. That includes more than $120 million in guarantees. In the 2025 season, Smith and Jigba stepped up as the top receiver for the first time and silenced his doubters. He led the league with 1,793 receiving yards and earned offensive player of the year honors. The contract's shatters records, not just for total value on an extension, but also for annual average and guaranteed money at the position. Fans and analysts see it as a no-brainer reward for his breakout performance.

1:00With Smith and Jigba locked in long-term, the Seahawks now build around a proven star, setting up their offense for years of contention in the NFC West. That wraps NFL News Today, brought to you with AI, I'm Corey with The Story.