Seahawks Sign Jaxon Smith-Njigba to Record-Breaking Contract

0:00It's March 23rd, welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey, with the story. The Seattle Seahawks just made waves in the NFL by signing wide receiver Jackson Smith in Jigba to a massive four-year contract extension, Worth 1, 168.6 million dollars. This deal makes him the highest paid wide receiver in league history, averaging 42.15 million dollars per year with over 1.120 million dollars guaranteed, both figures shatter previous records for the position. Smith and Jigba earned every penny with a breakout 2025 season. He led the league with 1,793 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, earning pro bowl honors, first team all pro, recognition and the Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year award. Fans and analysts are buzzing about his rapid rise since entering the league. As a key part of the Seahawks Super Bowl winning offense last year, he's become the face of their passing attack, and this extension locks him in as their cornerstone player for

1:04years ahead. The previous benchmarks belonged to Cincinnati's Yamar Chase, who held the top annual average at 40.25 million dollars in total, value at $161 million. Minnesota's Justin Jefferson had the guarantee record at $110 million dollars. Smith and Jigba topped them all, boosting the average by nearly $2 million dollars and guarantees by $10 million dollars. With this commitment, the Seahawks signal big plans for contention, keeping their star wide out happy and focused on more championships down the line.