Seahawks Lock Up Smith-Njigba, Shake Up Defense

0:00It's March 23rd. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. The Seattle Seahawks just locked up wide receiver Jackson Smith and Jigba with a groundbreaking four-year contract extension worth $168,600,000. They moved a full year ahead of when they had to, setting a fresh benchmark for receiver deals across the league. Smith and Jigba dominated as the top receiver in football last season and is already a fan favorite nationwide. Beyond his on-field skills, he's a standout leader in the locker room at just 23 years old, bringing zero off-field issues that plague so. Many at his position. Top show host Colin Cowherd highlighted this exact quality on his program Monday, praising the extension as a smart move for a drama-free star. Seahawks fans see it as a huge win, thrilled to build around such a reliable talent. To afford the deal, Seattle likely had to let go of key defenders like Rick Willen and

1:01Kobe Bryant, plus star running back Kenneth Walker III. Still, the team views keeping Smith and Jigba as the right call for long-term success. With this extension in place, the Seahawks are signaling big plans for their passing game, positioning Smith and Jigba as the cornerstone moving forward.