Seahawks Lock Up Jaxon Smith-Njigba with Record-Breaking Deal

0:00On March 23rd, the Seattle Seahawks just locked up wire receiver Jackson Smith and Jeba with a four-year contract extension worth 168.6 million dollars, including over 120 million dollars guaranteed. That's the highest average annual value ever for a receiver at 42.2 million dollars a year. Coming off the best season by any wide-out in team history and a Super Bowl victory, this deal rewards his rapid rise. Earlier this week reports from ESPN confirmed the signing, following the team's decision to pick up his fifth-year option back in March. Drafted in the first round out of Ohio State in 2023, Smith and Jeba started as the third option behind DK Metcalfe in Tyler Lockett, but new coaching and schemes changed everything. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how coaching shifts opened the field for him, leading to his first Pro Bowl nod in 2024 and even, bigger numbers last season. He transformed from a slot specialist to lining up wide on nearly 77% of snaps showcasing his full skill set.

1:06In that breakout year, he led the league with 1,793 receiving yards, shattering the Seahawks single-season record while ranking high in catches and touchdowns. His playoff heroics, including a 153 yard game in the NFC championship win over the Rams, helped fuel their Super Bowl run. With this extension in place, Smith and Jeba remains the centerpiece of Seattle's offense as they gear up for 2026, building on a draft, class that already delivered a cornerstone player. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI.